Manufacturers warn that proposed county licensing of tobacco dealers will deepen long-running disputes over overlapping government mandates
By
Marion Sitawa
Correspondent
Nation Media Group
The overlapping mandates between county and national governments are back in the spotlight amid a fresh row over proposed tobacco control laws, adding to a growing list of disputes over the cost of doing business.
Lobby says it should focus on controlling tobacco use and enabling informed consumer decision-making rather than prohibitions.
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