Smokers in Minneapolis will soon be facing some of the highest cigarette prices in the country following a unanimous City Council decision to implement a minimum retail price of $15 per pack. The primary goal of this move is to promote public health by discouraging smoking.
The new ordinance not only establishes a price floor but also includes measures to prevent smokers and retailers from circumventing it. This includes a prohibition on price discounts, coupons, and the distribution of free samples. The minimum price will also apply to four-packs of cigars, further tightening regulations on tobacco sales.
