![]() Background MaterialsResponses to Misleading Arguments and Information on the Impact of Local Ordinances Targeting the Point of SaleUpdated Jan. 25, 2017 Public health efforts to protect youth from the tobacco industry in the point-of-sale environment are gaining momentum nationwide. The tobacco industry is organizing to oppose these efforts. For example, the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO) and cigar and smokeless tobacco company Swedish Match recently launched a website for retailers with misleading arguments and information on the impact of local ordinances targeting the point of sale. The website is called Tobacco Ordinances – Take Another Look (TOTAL) and addresses policies related to price, flavored products, legal minimum sale age of 21, and others. Responses to Misleading NATO/Swedish Match ArgumentsRaising the Tobacco Sale Age to 21 Regulating Package Size and Setting a Minimum Price Will Help Reduce Cigar Use Among Kids Flavored Tobacco Sales Restrictions Benefits Public Health Prohibitings Price Promotions and Coupon Redemptions Benefit Public Health Local Tobacco Taxes Benefit Public Health
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