(The District of Columbia has the highest tax at $4.50 and Missouri has the lowest at 17 cents.)6-8 All other tobacco products are taxed at 5% of the manufacturers price.6,7 Clean indoor air ordinances Smoking is prohibited in childcare facilities.6,7 Smoking restrictions are required in government workplaces, schools and recreational/cultural facilties.6,7 There are no smoking restrictions for private workplaces, restaurants, bars, casinos/gaming establishments and retail stores.6,7 The use of e-cigarettes is prohibited in ambulances.9 All school districts must adopt, implement and enforce a written policy prohibiting the use of alternative nicotine products in and on school property, and at school-sponsored events.9 The use of e-cigarettes is prohibited in child residential care facility vehicles
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Francine Bates, Chief Executive of the Lullaby Trust and co-chair of the Smoking in Pregnancy Challenge Group said: There are big opportunities through the local maternity transformation work to ensure that every women who needs it has access to treatment to help her quit smoking
People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett said "I don't think people should be punished for an addiction they develop"