Tobacco Advertising - specifically recreation cars.

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Just read this from the MSA news:

The MSA wishes to draw attention to MSA General Regulation (H)28.1.6. which clearly states that tobacco-related advertising is prohibited on all competing vehicles, their support vehicles and any other form of equipment – including helmets, overalls etc – directly connected to a competitor or entrant. The only exception to this rule is any car that ran with such advertising in period, in which case it must be that specific car, proven by chassis number. The MSA also wishes to clarify that (H)28.1.6. continues to apply even if the tobacco brand in question is no longer available in the UK.

Now this won't apply to many people, but I am thinking specifically about the forthcoming 'Group B' rally where (recreation) cars like the HB Audi S1E2 or Rothmans Manta etc could be taking part. Unless it's the genuine article, proven by chassis number etc, then it seems that it won't be allowed to play. Depending upon the interpretation of the rules, I wonder if those recreation cars would even be permitted to 'demonstrate' on MSA permit events either?