Congressional Black Caucus members issue joint letter In a joint letter, 32 members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) called for the Administration to finalize the FDAs proposed rule to end menthol cigarette sales, which they called a significant step toward preventing a new generation from becoming tobacco users and saving lives. It continued: For too long, tobacco companies have been enabled to promote menthol cigarettes to the Black community, preying particularly on Black youth. Leaders represent their civil rights and public health groups at a press conference In response to the Administrations delay, civil rights, public health, and faith leaders gathered for a press conference to express disappointment and urge action
The potential savings of $25$40 per carton over DC prices more than cover gas and tolls for nearby DC residents
We in law enforcement must stress, however, that the crimes that accompany cigarette smuggling, the murders, extortions, and hijackings, are not victimless crimes
When asked, Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson Captain Kelly Muniz said in a statement that the department has been proactively educating licensed tobacco retailers within the City of Los Angeles by conducting site inspections and passing out informational literature and contact phone numbers. Muniz added that the Los Angeles City Attorney's Tobacco Unit is in the process of planning education and enforcement strategies for 2023. According to Muniz, retailers had until the end of December to clear their shelves of flavored tobacco products
The brand was created in 2018 and is owned by Global Tobacco, a leading tobacco manufacturer in Texas
