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Last year, legislators passed a ban on the sale of mentholated tobacco products to limit youth uptake of nicotine products. Within months, an underground market was operating

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Always choose products that are free from harmful additives and chemicals

For light smokers , those who smoke fewer than a pack per day, lower nicotine strengths such as 3 mg , 6 mg , or 12 mg per milliliter are usually sufficient

9211, otherwise known as the "Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003", makes it unlawful for any person under the age of 18 years to purchase, sell or smoke tobacco products

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