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Deputy Attorney-General v. Caterer

The Deputy Attorney-General appealed the dismissal of a criminal action filed against the owner of a catering business for failure to comply with the sections of the Tobacco Act requiring that workplaces, restaurants, and other places be smoke-free. The Court overturned the dismissal, finding that the regulations of smoke-free places in the Tobacco Act applied to the catering business.

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Deputy Attorney-General v. Caterer, LJN: BK8211, Nr. 09/02289 E, De Hoge Raad [Supreme Court of the Netherlands] (2010).

  • Netherlands
  • Feb 23, 2010
  • Supreme Court of the Netherlands (De Hoge Raad)

Parties

Plaintiff Deputy Attorney-General

Defendant Caterer

Legislation Cited

Tobacco and Smoking Products Act (Act of March 10, 1988, Measures to Reduce Tobacco Use, and in particular to Protect the Non-Smoker) (as amended)

Related Documents

None

Type of Litigation

Government Enforcement Action
Government, through its agencies and officials including prosecutors, may seek to enforce its health laws. For example, the government may revoke the license of a retailer that sells tobacco products to minors. These cases may also directly involve the tobacco industry, for example, a government might impound and destroy improperly labeled cigarette packs.

Tobacco Control Topics

Smoke Free Measures
Measures to reduce or eliminate exposure to tobacco smoke. (See FCTC Art. 8)

Substantive Issues

Criminal Violation
A claim of an infringement of any criminal law.
Tobacco Control Law Violation
A claim of a violation of a tobacco control law or statute.

Type of Tobacco Product

None

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