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This would mean eliminating purchase, use, and possession (PUP) penalties where they exist in current tobacco sales laws or policies Establish a civil penalty structure for violations rather than a criminal penalty structure to avoid unintended consequences that disproportionately impact marginalized communities and undermine the public health benefits of the policy Where state legislation is pursued, ensure that local jurisdictions have the authority to enact more stringent regulations for tobacco products than state or federal law Learn about equitable enforcement practices here Colorado passed an exemplary, comprehensive Tobacco 21 bill in July 2020

Nicotine can also increase the risk of developing addiction to other drugs and various mental and physical health problems later in life

The lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest period to minimise addiction risks

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