SIDESTREAM SMOKE The smoke that is emitted from the burning cone between puffs, which comprises most environmental tobacco smoke
(New York has the highest tax at $5.35 and Missouri has the lowest at 17 cents.)7-9 E-cigarettes have an excise tax of 12.5% (as of July 1, 2022).10 All other tobacco products are taxed at 62.78% of the wholesale price.7,8 Clean indoor air ordinances Smoking is prohibited in all government and private workplaces, public schools, restaurants, bars, casinos/gaming establishments (tribal establishments exempt), retail stores, recreational/cultural facilities and childcare facilities.8 E-cigarettes are included in the states clean indoor air law.11 Flavor restrictions The sale of flavored tobacco products, except loose leaf tobacco, hookah, and premium cigars, is prohibited.12 Licensing laws Retailers, wholesalers, and distributors are required to obtain a license to sell tobacco products.7 Retailers, wholesalers, and distributors are required to obtain a license to sell e-cigarette products.11 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
AMD is the leading cause of permanent vision loss among Americans age 65 and older
Vaping is much less harmful and smokers who cant quit because they crave the nicotine should consider switching, but they need to stop smoking completely.
