From: Convenience Store Decisions
An ordinance intended to curb youth smoking has been rejected due to the potential consequences that could occur as a result.
Aldermen of the Chicago City Council have rejected a proposal that was intended to increase the smoking age, put a new tax on smokeless tobacco products and institute a price floor for cigarettes.
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Those who opposed the proposal argued that it would bring about unintended consequences that would hurt convenience stores and drive consumers to make purchases on the black market. . . .
