Bans
Brickbat: Puff? Pass.
The Maldives has banned anyone born on or after January 1, 2007, from buying, using, or selling tobacco. The health ministry says the ban "applies to all forms of tobacco, and retailers are required to verify age prior…
Brickbat: No Sugar Tonight
In England, the government has banned "buy one get one free" deals and other multi-buy promotions on foods high in fat, salt and sugar, in its latest push to tackle childhood obesity. The rules also include a…
States are banning retail sales of dogs and cats. It’s doing more harm than good.
When Mike Ricci wanted to buy his daughter a puppy, he discovered that in his state, "There were pet stores but none that sell puppies ." Ricci, being president of Stossel TV, investigated. He discovered that eight…
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