Current Initiative: Tobacco-Free Retail

Three important strategies have proven effective in reducing smoking – raising the price of tobacco, decreasing the availability of tobacco and limiting the prominence of tobacco advertising at retail outlets.
In this section, you will find highlights of success stories from Erie-Niagara retailers and actions steps you can take if you would like your favorite store to stop selling tobacco.
 
     
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Community speaks up about responsible tobacco retailing in the City of Buffalo

More than a dozen presenters appeared before the common council legislative committee on June 29, 2010 to air thier views on the Responsible Tobacco Retailing Act.  Developed by council member Demone Smith as a way to further his campaign to rid the city of blight and illegal practices from some retailers it proposes new license to sell tobacco.  The license would ask that retailers adopt a number of measures that reduce tobacco ads and promote awareness of the dangers to tobacco use.  To learn more click here.

Council member Smith introduces the Responsible Tobacco Retailing Act.  Click here to see all presenters on our YouTube channel.

 

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