Due to the Colorado Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR), statewide voter approval is required to enact this legislation because it seeks to increase government revenue at a faster rate than the combined rate of population increase and inflation (the TABOR limit)
(The District of Columbia has the highest tax at $4.50).6-8 All other tobacco products are taxed at 10% of the manufacturers invoice price.6,7 Clean indoor air ordinances Smoking is prohibited in schools (public schools only) and childcare facilities.7 Smoking restrictions are required in government workplaces, private workplaces, restaurants, retail stores and recreational/cultural facilities.7 There are no smoking restrictions for bars and casinos/gaming establishments.7 No smoke-free restrictions exist for e-cigarette use.9 Youth access laws The minimum age to purchase tobacco products in Missouri is 21
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also used to make things like antifreeze, paint solvent, and artificial smoke in fog machines Carcinogens- chemicals known to cause cancer, including acetaldehyde and formaldehyde Acrolein a herbicide primarily used to kill weeds, can cause irreversible lung damage Diacetyl a chemical linked to a lung disease called bronchiolitis obliterans aka "popcorn lung" Diethylene glycol a toxic chemical used in antifreeze that is linked to lung disease Heavy metals such as nickel, tin, lead Cadmium a toxic metal found in traditional cigarettes that causes breathing problems and disease Benzene a volatile organic compound (VOC) found in car exhaust Ultrafine particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs The CDC - Know the risks: Teens Health: Page last updated: June 2, 2026
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