Prohibitions on flavored products, such as menthol cigarettes in Massachusetts and California, contributed to those states high smuggling rates
The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Tobacco Control Act) lets the FDA control tobacco product manufacturing as well as marketing and distribution activities
All other tobacco products are taxed at 24% of the wholesale price.6,7 Clean indoor air ordinances Smoking is prohibited in all government workplaces, private workplaces, schools, childcare facilities, restaurants, retail stores (retail tobacco and cigar specialty stores exempt) and recreational/cultural facilities.6,7 Smoking is allowed in bars/taverns that do not employ persons under age 18 and do not allow persons under age 21 to enter.6,7 There are no smoking restrictions in casinos/gaming establishments.6,7 There are no smoke-free restrictions for e-cigarette use.9 Licensing laws Retailers and wholesalers are required to obtain a license to sell tobacco products.6 A license is required to sell e-cigarette products.9 Youth access laws In December 2019, the United States adopted a law raising the federal minimum age of sale of all tobacco products to 21, effective immediately
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