New Law Protecting Youth From Tobacco Products Takes Effect August 1, Minnesota, USA

A new state law protecting Minnesota youth from the harmful effects of tobacco products took effect on Aug. 1. The Tobacco Modernization and Compliance Act was passed by the 2010 Legislature and signed into law by Governor Pawlenty. The new law applies existing state tobacco taxes and regulations to new smokeless tobacco products which attract young customers because they are low-cost…

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