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Tobacco smoking significantly increased risk for cancers of the lung, larynx, liver, oesophagus, bladder, pancreas, head and neck, stomach, colorectum, kidney, gallbladder, and cancers of unknown primary site
Common Local Rules to Watch Local tobacco ordinances to watch out for include: A 1,000-foot buffer from schools A 500-foot buffer between tobacco retailers to prevent clustering Density caps like one tobacco retailer per 2,000 residents Pharmacy bans prevent tobacco sales at locations that also operate as a pharmacy Outright vape bans in cities like San Francisco, San Mateo County, and others How to Apply for Your California Tobacco License The CDTFA has fully digital licensing through its Online Services Portal
But study after study including ones by the industry disclosed in tobacco lawsuits has shown consumers believe the terms and colors connote a safer product