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Why Address Commercial Tobacco Locally? <br />●Why Flavors? The vast majority of the tobacco products youth are using are flavored; <br />nearly 80 percent of youth who ever tried tobacco started with a flavored tobacco product. <br />And 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 - <br />related product retailers influences tobacco-related product use and worsens health <br />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 <br />is a privilege and we must hold retailers accountable. <br />54