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Marin supervisors introduce ordinance to set $12 minimum price for tobacco and ban vape sales; vote to schedule adoption for Nov. 18
Summary
The Marin County Board of Supervisors voted Oct. 22 to introduce an ordinance that would establish a $12 minimum floor price for tobacco and nicotine products, ban sales of electronic smoking devices and heated‑tobacco systems, and prohibit coupons and discounts; final adoption is scheduled for Nov. 18, 2025.
The Marin County Board of Supervisors voted Oct. 22 to introduce an ordinance that would establish a minimum floor price for tobacco and nicotine products, ban the sale of vaping and heated‑tobacco devices, and prohibit coupons and discounts that undermine price controls.
Key provisions in the staff proposal presented to the board include a $12 minimum price for commercial tobacco and nicotine pouches, minimum pack sizes to discourage single‑unit sales, a ban on sale of electronic smoking devices and heated smoking systems, a prohibition on coupons and discounts, and an automatic $1 price increase every two years to preserve the policy’s purchasing‑power over time.
Public health staff framed the proposal as part of a wider strategy that pairs pricing…
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