In New York, a pack of cigarettes rises in price to $ 13

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In New York, cigarettes are now becoming more expensive and more difficult to find after the city council passed the bill.

Yesterday, 9 in August, the New York City Council approved a bill that would raise the minimum price of a pack to $ 13, reduce the number of tobacco sellers and prohibit the sale of cigarettes at the pharmacy.

It is expected that due to this law, the number of smokers will be reduced by 160 thousand people by 2020 year.

The minimum price for a pack of cigarettes will increase from $ 10,50 to $ 13. Although many retailers in the city already charge the same or even more. According to the Department of Health, the average price for a pack of cigarettes in New York is $ 11,23. Tobacco products, in addition to cigarettes, will be subject to 10% tax, which will go to public housing.

“As someone who personally struggles with nicotine addiction, I know first-hand how this substance impacts our lives,” said Health Board Chairman Corey Johnson. “I also know that together we can reduce its influence.”

And another law will halve the number of retailers licensed to sell tobacco products.

Now the bill should be signed by New York Mayor Bill De Blasio.

Recall that since April 1 tobacco taxes went up in California. According to the law, the standard pack of 20 cigarettes went up by 87 cents and its price is $ 2,87 per pack. The state plans to raise an additional $ 1.4 million per year and send money to the state program. Medi-cal (health insurance for low-income people).

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