Wednesday, August 11, 2010

SENECA BUSINESS OWNER SUES NEW YORK STATE OVER TRUCK

Seneca Nation business owner blasts state seizure of tobacco
Tuesday, August 10, 2010


The state of New York seized a truck that was headed towards a smoke shop on the Seneca Nation.

Aaron J. Pierce owns the truck. He is the plaintiff in a lawsuit that seeks to stop the enforcement of Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act, a federal law, on Seneca businesses.

"This outrageous seizure is clear retaliation for my company's litigation in federal court," Pierce said in a statement, The Buffalo News reported.

The state is moving to impose its taxes on the sale of tobacco to non-Indians but regulations have not been finalized.

EDITRIAL FOOTNOTE: Story from www.indianz.com

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