The tobacco industry ad, which calls the bill politics at its worst, alleges that the measure would criminalize menthol cigarettes, giving special treatment to the rich, and singling out communities of color. Assemblywoman Shirley Weber (D-San Diego), the chairwoman of the California Legislative Black Caucus, said it is racist for the tobacco industry to claim the bill discriminates against Black people by prohibiting the sale of menthol cigarettes in the state
Around early March of 2018 I got a call from Rob Gagner at Boveda
September Morn A black fire-cured Cavendish mixed with Mountain Burley, flavored with pure rum and vanilla (Tim's favorite)
Referrals can be made to state quitlines or local public health units, which assist in providing behavioral counseling and free NRT products
If you raise taxes to a level where people are going to start looking elsewhere to buy them, not only are you hurting your bottom line and the revenue you are looking to raise, youre also hurting your public health goal of getting people to quit smoking. The tax on a pack of cigarettes in New Jersey is $2.70, but in New York City its $5.85, making New Jersey the place where New Yorkers go to get cheaper smokes
