Senate raises nicotine taxes, expands levy to newer products The Senate adopted a sixth substitute to House Bill 337 that raises the cigarette tax to 11¢ per cigarette (about $2.20 per pack), increases taxes on vapes and alternative pouches and exempts cessation products; sponsors framed the move as a youth-protection and public-health measure.

The Senate just took a bold step to combat youth nicotine use by raising taxes on cigarettes and e-cigarettes—find out how this new legislation could change the landscape of nicotine products!

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Prohibition is a blunt instrument.
It concentrates people in higher-risk tobacco use while expanding informal markets that evade youth access controls and product standards. Good regulation does the opposite.
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Massachusetts Considers New Regulations on Nicotine Pouches to Protect Minors Retailers and legislators discuss state-level regulations for nicotine pouches and online sales.

Massachusetts is grappling with the rise of nicotine pouches among youth, sparking urgent calls for stricter state regulations to protect minors from easy online access.

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Communities face regulatory challenges on flavored nicotine pouches and dosage limits Different communities adopt varied regulations for flavored nicotine pouches and dosage restrictions.

Needham's Board of Health is tackling the controversial regulation of flavored nicotine pouches, revealing a patchwork of community standards and enforcement challenges.

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Commissioner to launch public directory for certified e-liquid and nicotine product manufacturers Commissioner will maintain and publicly update directory for certified e-liquid manufacturers by May 2022.

Alabama's Senate Bill 2 could redefine the e-liquid market by enforcing stricter regulations and creating a public directory of certified manufacturers—will this be a win for public health or a burden for small businesses?

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