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by Certhas 254 days ago
We have successfully banned Cigarette ads. Not saying there aren't things to sort out, and lines to be drawn, but it's by no means impossible.
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We've successfully banned cigarette ads from TV and radio. We haven't banned them from the wall at gas stations. They're also not banned on the internet, legally.

Do you want to ban advertising, or ban TV and radio advertising?

In the UK they are sold behind blank displays and the packaging is generic as well.

Sure it’s Unrelated but smoking is now 1 in 8 adults and dropping.

You can ban this type of advertising if you enforce it.

Every time I’m back in the UK I’m a bit shocked at how many people seem to smoke and vape compared to other countries. Including many of my friends. There’s still a long way to go!
Your jurisdiction might not have, mine has, for almost 30 years now.

They're sold under the counter (literally) / behind shutters, in plain packaging.

They certainly are not advertised on posters.