And as with all other things 2020, theres one descriptor for the year in pop that, for better and worse, absolutely no one would argue with: unforgettable
(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 40% of the manufacturers list price.6,7 Clean indoor air ordinances Smoking is prohibited in all government and private workplaces (nonpublic workplaces with three or fewer employees are exempt), schools, childcare facilities, retail stores, recreational/cultural facilities, restaurants, bars (cigar/tobacco bars are exempt) and casinos/gaming establishments (tribal establishments are exempt).6,7 E-cigarettes are included in the states clean indoor air law.9 Licensing laws Retailers are not required to obtain a license to sell tobacco products
In essence, rather than lead to any safer outcomes, they just allowed the tobacco industry to capture the demand for safety, while delaying meaningful behavior change for consumers genuinely interested in mitigating risk
Goldman, Adam (February 27, 2025)
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