In this decision, the constitutional court upholds a provision of the tobacco control law that prohibits advertising and promotion of tobacco products.
Tobacco companies or front groups may challenge any legislative or regulatory measure that affects their business interests. Unlike public interest litigation, these cases seek to weaken health measures. These cases frequently involve the industry proceeding against the government. For example, a group of restaurant owners challenging a smoke free law as unconstitutional.
Measures restricting tobacco sales to or by minors, as well as other retail restrictions relating to point-of-sale, candy and toys resembling tobacco products, vending machines, or free distribution.
(See FCTC Art. 16)
In this decision, the constitutional court upholds a provision of the tobacco control law that prohibits advertising and promotion of tobacco products.