There Is No Constitutional Right to Smoke (national version)
Legal Memo
Advocates promoting smokefree legislation often encounter opponents who argue that such laws interfere with individuals' legal "rights." This publication from the Tobacco Control Legal Consortium debunks that argument, showing how the U.S. Constitution leaves the door wide open for state and local laws limiting smoking.
| Downloads | Size |
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| There Is No Constitutional Right to Smoke (National Version) (PDF, Updated 3/08) | 1.24 MB |
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