tobacco surcharge settlement Judge rules against Whole Foods in lawsuit New Wave of Lawsuits Target

Michigans Grades: Funding for State Tobacco Prevention Programs Grade F Strength of Smokefree Workplace Laws - Grade C Level of State Tobacco Taxes - Grade F Coverage and Access to Services to Quit Tobacco - Grade D Minimum Age of Sale for Tobacco Products to 21 Grade F The Lung Association encourages Michigan to put in place all the public policies called for in State of Tobacco Control. This years report noted the need to focus on passing legislation to end sales of all flavored e-cigarette products, increasing tobacco taxes, and increasing funding for tobacco prevention and control programs One of the most effective ways to reduce tobacco use, not only among low-income individuals but also for youth is to significantly increase the tax on all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes

There are a few more states that have banned flavored e-cigarette products because of their appeal to the youth

middle and high school students are current users of tobacco products, and 5.3 million of them, or 85 percent, are using e-cigarettes, according to the latest annual National Youth Tobacco Survey

He mentioned tobacco disincentives such as a statewide prohibition on smoking indoors, a hike in the sales tax on tobacco, a raise in the sale age to 21 years old