wa tobacco tax 2FIRSTS Commentary: Why higher nicotine taxes

In a motion authored by Supervisors Mark Ridley-Thomas and Janice Hahn, Public Health along with other county departments were directed to examine potential ordinances and policies to address nuisance tobacco shops, as well as education and outreach strategies to curb tobacco use

Secondhand smoke even harms others

Natural Brown Paper Compared to pre rolled cones made with refined white rolling paper, the brown paper is less refined, giving these smoking cones a more natural, brownish hue, as it contains slightly more natural plant components

Convenience store organizations oppose the tax increase, arguing it would further expand the illicit marketplace.