As part of ongoing efforts to ensure public safety, the Minot Police Department conducted tobacco compliance checks during the month of January. These checks are designed to ensure that licensed businesses properly verify IDs to prevent the sale of tobacco products to minors. During the compliance operation, 43 establishments were randomly checked. Out of these,
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Clay County is taking a stand against flavored vaping. In a packed meeting, students, health professionals, and residents urged county commissioners to restrict the sale of flavored tobacco, citing its appeal to young people and health risks. The ordinance passed narrowly, banning most flavored products while sparing menthol cigarettes and chewing tobacco. The decision, effective
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It looks like there is some consensus on raising taxes on tobacco and especially cigarettes, but by what amount is very much in debate. Mike Nowatzki breaks down the various bills and proposed tax increases.
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