Smoking often acts as a gateway to substance use, such as ketamine
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(The District of Columbia has the highest tax at $4.50 and Missouri has the lowest at 17 cents.) 6-8 All other tobacco products are taxed at 40% of the manufacturers list price.6,7 Clean indoor air ordinances Smoking is prohibited in all government workplaces, schools, childcare facilities, restaurants, casinos/gaming establishments (tribal establishments exempt), retail stores and recreational/cultural facilities.6,7 Smoking restrictions are required in private workplaces.6,7 There are no smoking restrictions in bars.7 No smoke-free restrictions exist for e-cigarette use.9 Licensing laws Retailers and wholesalers are required to obtain a license to sell tobacco products.6 A license is required to sell e-cigarette products.9 Youth access laws Effective December 2019, the United States adopted a law raising the federal minimum age of sale of all tobacco products to 21

Beyond health care costs While the ROI of tobacco cessation in reduced health care costs can take a little time, notable non-financial effects can come into play almost immediately
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