So Ya Think that PACT was Bad!

[rothenbj]

We haven't seen anything yet!

Finland Bans Tobacco Display In Europe's Toughest Tobacco Control Law

"There will be a total ban on the sale of snuff in Finland, as the ban on import and sale will be extended to also apply to private persons. Ordering snuff e.g. via the Internet will also be forbidden. A maximum of 30 packets, each containing 50 grams snuff, may however be imported for one's own use. It will be forbidden to import snuff as a gift."

The TC people won't be happy until they no longer have jobs. No wait, there's always soda.

[AllCoExPat]

Geesh... Here we go again.

[hittman]

So if I read this correctly then they can order up to 30 containers at 50g each for personal use. I guess the thing I don't understand is how can they import it if they can't order it online. A telephone order perhaps? I don't know about anyone else but 1500g of snuff is about a lifetime supply for me.

[rothenbj]

So if I read this correctly then they can order up to 30 containers at 50g each for personal use. I guess the thing I don't understand is how can they import it if they can't order it online. A telephone order perhaps? I don't know about anyone else but 1500g of snuff is about a lifetime supply for me.

Hit, I think most of the tins of portions are around 24g so I'd guess that we're talking 30 tins of snus.

[hittman]

roth, so when they said snuff, they really mean snus? I thought it was talking about nasal snuff. You are right in that most snus comes in 24g cans. You probably already know but snuff comes mostly in either 10 or 25g tins but 50g bulk can be bought some places like toque.

[rothenbj]

roth, so when they said snuff, they really mean snus? I thought it was talking about nasal snuff. You are right in that most snus comes in 24g cans. You probably already know but snuff comes mostly in either 10 or 25g tins but 50g bulk can be bought some places like toque.

From the anti-snus web site-

Snus News & Other Tobacco Products: Finland - president approves new tobacco act, not as strong as people hoped..

"There will be a total ban on the sale of snuff (like Snus) in Finland, as the ban on import and sale will be extended to also apply to private persons. "

At least they're close enough to Sweden to make a road trip. I just find the smoke Nazi's getting worse by the day.

[hittman]

Thanks for posting that link. I read it and think I better understand it now. Basically it says that tobacco products cannot be displayed any place in public and smoking is prohibited in places where children might go. Also snus cannot be purchased for resale but individuals can buy thirty cans for personal use. It doesn't really say how often that can be done.

[Kitabz]

Wow, the antis want us to but one thing is for sure - they will never quit.
Never quit harassing us tobacco users.

There is no valid reason for banning snuff (snus) use, no-one can complain about passive-anything or even being irritated by it.

Some people just have too much spare time and enjoy beating other people with sticks.

[rothenbj]

Thanks for posting that link. I read it and think I better understand it now. Basically it says that tobacco products cannot be displayed any place in public and smoking is prohibited in places where children might go. Also snus cannot be purchased for resale but individuals can buy thirty cans for personal use. It doesn't really say how often that can be done.

You and I think alike. I don't know what restrictions they may have like our PACT act, but I was thinking you could place an order today for thirty, then tomorrow for another thirty.

The one thing that it would hurt would be deals where you're offered 50 tins for the price of 40. That tends to save a couple bucks.

[hittman]

Kitabz, you are right about the antis. Why can't they get their own lives and quit screwing with ours. If we can snus and it affects no one but us then why do they care? I am sure it must be something to do with the children again.

Yes you are right roth. I was thinking the same thing that multiple orders could be made but only thirty cans at a time.