Varginia officials considering tightening tobacco regulation
Virginia officials are considering tightening regulation of tobacco retailers as a new approach to combatting illegal cigarette trafficking.The Virginia State Crime Commission staff has recommended requiring stores to obtain a state license to sell cigarettes and turning enforcement over to the agency that oversees the state’s liquor monopoly. A staff report says the Alcoholic Beverage Control Department already has extensive experience licensing stores that sell beer and wine, as well as enforcing state liquor laws.
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