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Cigarette excise taxes have increased 10 percent each year, and legislation to standardize plain packaging for tobacco products to cut down on their appeal is currently being voted on

China Steps Up Crackdown on Corruption in the Tobacco Industry Beijing has stepped up its crackdown on corruption in the tobacco sector this year, placing at least five people including government regulators and state-owned cigarette company executives under graft investigations

(The District of Columbia has the highest tax at $4.50 and Missouri has the lowest at 17 cents.)6-8 Moist snuff is taxed at 36 cents per ounce.9 The tax on loose leaf tobacco products varies depending on weight.9 Liquid nicotine is taxed 6.6 cents per milliliter.9 Roll-your-own tobacco is taxed at 10% of the manufacturers sales price.9 Heated tobacco products are taxed 2.25 cents per stick, beginning January 1, 2021.10 All other tobacco products are taxed at 20% of the manufacturers sales price.9 Clean indoor air ordinances Smoking is prohibited in schools (public schools only) and childcare facilities (excludes home-based child care providers).6,7 Smoking restrictions are required in government workplaces, restaurants, bars, retail stores and recreational/cultural facilities.6,7 There are no smoking restrictions in private workplaces or casinos/gaming establishments.6,7 School boards are required to implement policies that prohibit e-cigarettes use on school buses, school property and at school-sponsored activities.11 Licensing laws Wholesalers are required to obtain a license to sell tobacco products

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During the initial period, there was a sharp decline in smoking prevalence, accompanied by a modest increase in the average number of cigarettes smoked per day by smokers