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Comprehensive Tobacco Retailer Licensing Laws are Effective at Reducing Tobacco Use

December 16, 2024

Comprehensive tobacco retailer licensing laws can reduce the harmful impact of the tobacco retail environment by regulating where and how tobacco retailers can operate and sell tobacco products as well as providing the licensing entity the authority to ensure tobacco retailers are complying with all applicable tobacco control laws.

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