Attila T. Hun wrote:
summary: AZ AG filed for an injunction in the public interest to stop the sale of tobacco in AZ. tobacco company response claimed he was infringing on legislative rights... full story is below.
:: PHOENIX, Arizona (Reuter) - The tobacco industry filed :: motions on Tuesday in a bid to dismiss the Arizona Attorney :: General's law suit which seeks to ban the sale of tobacco in the :: state. Lawyers for two of the defendants, Brown & Williamson :: Tobacco Corp. and Philip Morris Cos Inc. (MO.N), said in a :: statement the proposed ban would eliminate tax revenue from the :: sale of tobacco which is used to fund healthcare and education :: programs statewide.
The Indians in Arizona have some special tax breaks on cigs, as a "sovereign nation" treaty deal or something, yes? Would this ban create any interesting opportunities?