Any additional revenue beyond the $17 million would likely be dedicated to the general fund
From the Orange County Register: When policymakers made the decision to prohibit menthol cigarettes, their aim was to reduce the supply of these products in the market
Such freebies [may] include a lighter, a portable ash tray, [ready-to-drink] canned coffee, and chewing gums. As a matter of fact, shelve space for cigarettes at convenience stores is limited and therefore manufacturer are compelled to offer attractive promotional gifts not only to being able to properly display their products but also to reach their consumers, the report implied
It showed that as much as 43 percent of people who vape on a regular basis have gum disease
According to Jonathan Foulds, professor of public health sciences and of psychiatry and behavioral health, smokers with mental health conditions are more likely to have severe nicotine withdrawal symptoms and less success at quitting