did joe biden smoke cigarettes admin plows ahead with 11th hour plan to effectively ban Menthol cigarette ban: Biden administration

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* The sale of cigarettes, cigarette tobacco and smokeless tobacco through vending machines and self-service displays are allowed ONLY in adult-only facilities where no person younger than 21 is permitted to enter or be present (or a higher minimum-age if your state or locality has a higher age limit.) ** Retail establishments, such as vape shops, that mix and/or prepare e-liquids or assemble vaporizers are considered "tobacco product manufacturers." Many separate regulations will apply

And because the millions of people who smoke menthol cigarettes are disproportionately Black, the underground market will be concentrated to serve Black neighborhoods and will likely employ locals

A crucial step is deep cleaning all surfaces: wash walls, ceilings, and hard floors with appropriate cleaners, and steam clean carpets and soft furnishings