Chicagos new cigarette tax will lead to more black-market sales and violence, alderman say South and West Side aldermen believe that an increase in the tobacco tax will lead to an increase in black-market sales and violence
Nationally, the rate was 3.8%.2 In 2019, 5.4% of high school students in Georgia smoked cigars, cigarillos or little cigars on at least one day in the past 30 days
Defective Marketing When a manufacturer or marketer advertises an e-cig or any other vaping product as safe, many consumers might buy it because they trust the manufacturer's or marketer's words
For purposes of the thirdhand smoke disclosure requirement, actual knowledge may include: Noticeable odors commonly associated with smoking or vaping Visible stains, residue, or discoloration on walls, ceilings, carpets, or other surfaces Professional testing results indicating the presence of nicotine or tobacco residue Personal knowledge of smoking or vaping by current or former occupants Sellers are required to disclose what they genuinely know, but they are not obligated to conduct inspections, environmental testing, or further investigation to uncover potential thirdhand smoke residue
