5/30/2018 Home Page - Tobacco Issues YOUR LOCATION IS CURRENTLY UNKNOWN (SELECT YOUR STATE) TOBACCOISSUES.COM home home REGISTER SIGN IN actions actions issues issues take action Governments around the country—federal, state, and local—are targeting adult tobacco consumers, retailers, and wholesalers with excessive taxation and unfair policies and regulations. Help us fight for fair tobacco policies. Take action today! take action tips & tools issues in focus in your state Is your state considering legislation that will affect you? To get updates on issues and legislation, join Tobacco Issues today! latest alerts + − With your help, we can fight excessive tobacco excise taxes and unfair tobacco related policies on the federal, state and local levels. Take a look below for our most recent alerts, and take action today! Philadelphia: Help stop unfair tobacco regulations! The Philadelphia City Council is considering banning some flavored tobacco products, including all flavored cigars and all flavored dip. These regulations go too far!   If passed, local retailers would see sales drop as their adult customers travel to competitors in nearby towns and Counties to make tobacco purchases – while there, they may also buy other products that your store depends on!  This measure hurts businesses and hits your bottom line.      = Tobacco Legislation Pending Your voice matters. Tell your City Councilor to VOTE NO!   Feel free to edit the letter below and then press “Send” to deliver the message to your City Councilor today!  T k A ti TobaccoIssues.com is operated on behalf of PM USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., John Middleton and Nu Mark,   LLC © 2018 All rights reserved. http://tobacoissues.com/ PRIVACY POLICY TERMS & CONDITIONS CONTACT US 1/1 6/1/2018 Tobacco Issues YOUR LOCATION IS CURRENTLY UNKNOWN (SELECT YOUR STATE) TOBACCOISSUES.COM home home REGISTER SIGN IN actions actions issues issues issues in focus latest alerts With your help we can fight unfair tobacco policies at the federal, state and local levels. Take a look below for our most recent alerts and take action today! Read More >> Recent years have seen a significant amount of legislative and regulatory activity affecting adult tobacco consumers and the businesses that sell tobacco products. These government actions can have a big impact on the retail and wholesale trade, and on your bottom line. As federal, state, and local policymakers consider changing or implementing new legislation or regulations, it is very important for you to stay informed on key issues and make tips & tools sure your voice is heard! Tax Increases. States continue to face budget deficits and more proposals to increase tobacco excise taxes are likely in the future. Additionally, the federal government continues to consider a tobacco excise tax increase each year. Learn more. Standing up, speaking out, and getting involved on issues that you care about can be very rewarding. Use our Tips & Tools to take action and make your voice heard today! Retail Sales Bans and Restrictions. States and local governments across the country, big and small, continue to explore and enact sales bans and overly burdensome restrictions on tobacco sales. Learn more. Underage Tobacco Prevention. Tobacco products should only be available to adults and sold by licensed and regulated tobacco retailers. Learn more. Contact Your Elected Officials Contact Your Local Media Attend a Local Town Hall Meeting Tell a Friend available actions Philadelphia: Help stop unfair tobacco regulations! Help Stop Putnam County Politicians from Increasing the Legal Age The Philadelphia City Council is considering banning some flavored tobacco products, including all flavored cigars and all flavored dip. These regulations go too The Putnam County Health Committee is considering a new proposal to increase the legal age of purchase for tobacco products from 18 years old to 21 years far! If passed, local retailers would see sales drop as their adult customers travel to competitors in nearby towns and Counties to make tobacco purchases - while there, they may also buy other products that your store depends on! This measure hurts businesses and hits your bottom line. old. Your voice matters. Tell your City Councilor to VOTE NO! Feel free to edit the letter below and then press "Send" to deliver the message to your City Councilor today! Take Action Raising the legal age to purchase tobacco products would create inconsistencies with how the state and federal government define adulthood for other purposes, including: Serving in the armed forces Paying taxes Voting Getting married Signing a contract, such as buying or selling property Minors should not use tobacco products, but this proposal to increase the minimum age law would have many unintended consequences. Tell your legislators http://tobacoissues.com/issues.aspx?issueid=IssueOne 1/2 6/1/2018 Tobacco Issues you oppose this proposal and any other attempts to unfairly target adult tobacco consumers. Your Voice Can Make a Difference. Contact Your Legislators Today. Feel free to edit the letter below and press "Send" to deliver the message to your legislators. Take Action other issues retail sales bans and restrictions tax increases underage tobacco prevention TobaccoIssues.com is operated on behalf of PM USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., John Middleton and Nu Mark, LLC (C) 2018 All rights reserved. http://tobacoissues.com/issues.aspx?issueid=IssueOne PRIVACY POLICY TERMS & CONDITIONS CONTACT US 2/2