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9/10/2024 <br />23 <br />Why address commercial tobacco locally? <br />●In Minnesota cities lead, the state follows: T21, Clean Indoor Air. <br />●Why Flavors? The vast majority of the tobacco products youth are using are flavored; nearly <br />80 percent of youth who ever tried tobacco started with a flavored tobacco product. And <br />95% of tobacco users start before they are 21. Prevention is key. <br />●Of MN Adults who smoke menthol, about half said they would quit smoking if menthol <br />cigarettes were no longer sold in the United States. (MATS, 2014) <br />●Why Capping? Research shows that the location and density of commercial tobacco-related <br />product retailers influences tobacco-related product use and worsens health disparities. <br />●Why Price Discounting? This comprehensive tobacco ordinance will make commercial <br />tobacco products less accessible and appealing to young people and will protect youth, <br />Black, Indigenous, LGBTQIA+ and other residents from industry targeting. <br />●Why Increased Penalties? State minimum fines were increased in 2020. Selling tobacco is a <br />privilege and we must hold retailers accountable.