Before plain packaging, before the advertising bans, names like Next, Accord, and Matine Extra filled convenience store shelves
The city's relationship with tobacco was never incidental or peripheral it was foundational
Even when an area is clean, microscopic smoke particles can still be present, causing odors
Smaller cigars burn faster and require less time commitment, making them practical for busy schedules or social situations
FDA Fact Sheet: Proposed product standards to prohibit menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes and all characterizing flavors (other than tobacco) in cigars While these proposed rules would be a major step forward for public health, health equity, and the commercial tobacco endgame, the processes for finalizing and implementing these rules could take years, especially with delays from likely tobacco industry litigation