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Nearly 1 in every 5 deaths in the U.S

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This decision more closely aligns the company with its patients, clients and health care providers to improve health outcomes while controlling costs and positions the company for continued growth

Cigarettes are subject to a tax of 0.16 per cigarette + 15% of the maximum retail price, which results in a minimum tax of 0.16 per cigarette, depending on the retail price (Ministry of Finance, 2023)

If you have specific questions, need help identifying an independent contractor to conduct tobacco control services, have questions regarding costs and funding for tobacco control, want training for your retailers or board of health staff training in retail tobacco inspections and compliance checks please contact Sarah McColgan at [email protected]