Philip Morris just can't shake Steenland. Necco and World Candies successfully fight a bill in Congress that would have banned candy cigarettes nationwide. World Candies indicates that Virginia Slams has ceased productions but packs are still moving through distribution channels. It is beyond our comprehension that anyone could possibly confuse the two. A bill to limit candy cigarette distribution is considered by legislators.
Confectioners suppress candy industry study indicating candy cigarettes promote smoking to children.
The modified report sent to legislators concludes that there is no link between candy cigarette consumption in childhood and adult smoking. California legislators consider banning candy cigarettes from the state. California's vending machine law goes into effect, which bans candy cigarettes from being sold in vending machines. Folksinger Leslie Nuchow organizes a concert protesting Philip Morris's Woman Thing record label. Iowa State Attorney General Tom Miller begins investigation of candy cigarette manufacturers.