Increasing tobacco prices via taxes prevents young people from starting, encourages users to quit, and reduces consumption among those who continue to use tobacco
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New Hampshire has the highest level of outbound smuggling at 71.3 percent of consumption, likely due to its relatively low tax rates and proximity to high-tax states in the northeastern United States
The evidence of the effectiveness of PUP provisions in reducing youth tobacco use is limited, particularly among those at higher risk for smoking, and the laws may have adverse consequences for youth already addicted, divert police resources, and open the door to inequitable enforcement against young people of color [1] In addition, focusing on the underage purchaser places the burden of responsibility on youth who have been victim to the tobacco industrys relentless and often targeted marketing and who may already be addicted, rather than holding the retailer responsible for the products they sell
By focusing on clean, plant-based blends, they deliver long-lasting flavor and a sense of balance without reinforcing cravings