(The District of Columbia has the highest tax at $4.50 and Missouri has the lowest at 17 cents.)6-8 All other tobacco products are taxed at 75% of the wholesale price.6,7 Clean indoor air ordinances Smoking is prohibited in all government workplaces, private workplaces, schools, childcare facilities, retail stores, bars, restaurants and recreational/cultural facilities.7 Smoking restrictions are not required in casinos/gaming establishments (tribal establishments only).7 E-cigarettes are included in the states clean indoor air law.9 Licensing laws Retailers and wholesalers are required to obtain a license to sell tobacco products.6 Retailers and wholesalers are required to obtain a license to sell e-cigarette products.9 Youth access laws Effective December 2019, the United States adopted a law raising the federal minimum age of sale of all tobacco products to 21
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One argument is that it infringes on the rights of smokers, who have the right to smoke wherever they choose
Utilizing the new anti-smoking themes and messaging developed from the focus group research, DCTFC and its working group members will run targeted smoking cessation grassroots outreach, advertising and education programs
July 2013 (Corona, California) Charging in a car led to a blow torch fire
