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Court issues injunction against two NYC roll-your-own tobacco shops

U.S. District Court Judge Katherine Forrest issued a preliminary injunction this week against two New York City roll-your-own cigarette stores in a case brought by state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and New York City. The judge said the plaintiffs had made a strong showing of a likelihood of success in proving the… Read More →

Convenience stores: RYO cigarette shops should be held to the same standards

As the legislative session winds to a close this week, the New York Association of Convenience Stores is making a final push for legislation that essentially would put roll-your-own cigarette stores out of business. The chances of passage aren’t looking so great—neither house has passed the legislation. The bill would… Read More →