By Dow Jones Newswires
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., an indirect subsidiary of Reynolds American
Inc. ( RAI), said late Friday it has filed suit to overturn a Washington
state law prohibiting tobacco companies from promoting products
to adult smokers in certain venues.
The law is due to take effect on June 7. In its court filing, R.J.
Reynolds argues the new law violates the First Amendment and is
preempted by a federal law that bars states from regulating cigarette
advertising and promotion.
-Gabriel Madway; 415-439-6456; AskNewswires@dowjones.com
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