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Albany County public hearing on ending the sale of all flavored tobacco products. Your voice matters!
The Albany County Legislature is holding a public hearing on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 7:15pm on Local Law "E" for 2019 that would end the sale of all flavored tobacco products, including menthol and flavored e-cigarettes. The stated intent of the law is to reduce youth tobacco use by limiting their access to flavored products. More than 80% of young people who have ever used a tobacco product say they started with a flavored product. Flavoring, including menthol, makes it easier for young people to start smoking---the menthol and flavorings make inhalation less irritating. Among youth who currently smoke cigarettes in New York State,...
Commentary: E-cigs aren’t as safe as industry wants you to think – Times Union
Commentary: E-cigs aren't as safe as industry wants you to think - Times Union.
Letter: New tobacco policies will protect youth – Times Union
Letter: New tobacco policies will protect youth - Times Union.
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Albany County proposes new law to restrict sales of flavored tobacco products
Albany County is currently considering Local Law No. "E" for 2019 that would restrict the sale of flavored tobacco products to retail stores for which a person must be aged 21 or over to enter. Tobacco products as defined in the proposed law include electronic smoking devices, cigars and cigarillos, as well as smokeless tobacco, and flavors would include all characterizing (i.e., recognizable) flavors including menthol. The availability of tobacco products in candy and fruit flavors has fueled the popularity of little cigars and e-cigarettes among youth. In 2018, more than one in four NYS high school students used electronic smoking devices...
Editorial: New York’s tobacco habit – Times Union
Editorial: New York's tobacco habit - Times Union.