NAQC Newsroom: Tobacco Control

Impact of Chevron Ruling on Public Health

Wednesday, August 21, 2024  
Posted by: Natalia Gromov

In the recent decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a 40-year-old legal precedent, known as Chevron deference, which required courts to defer to the expertise of federal agencies when interpreting laws. Commentary at the link below explains how this decision will impact public health regulations and make it easier to challenge long-standing rules in areas such as environmental standards, food safety, and commercial tobacco control.
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