The sale and distribution of cigarettes, smoking paper, tobacco, vapor and nicotine products to persons under 21 years of age is prohibited in Clark County, Nevada, according to NRS 370 and 521. Bidis, a type of cigarette made with tendu or temburni leaves native to Asia, are also included in this restriction. Wholesale distributors must obtain a manufacturer's license from the Department before they can sell cigarettes or RYO tobacco in Nevada. Retailers must also obtain a Nevada tobacco retailer license before selling cigarettes or over-the-counter products to end consumers. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that it would adopt new product standards to prohibit menthol flavors in cigarettes and other flavorings in cigars. This ban would reduce young people's access to these addictive products that attract consumers with the same flavors that the FDA has already begun to regulate in vapor products. Hookah smoking is an increasingly popular alternative to smoking cigarettes indoors due to anti-smoking laws.
While studies on hookah smoke revealed that it contains similar amounts of nicotine, tar and heavy metals as other tobacco products, some experts believe that hookah smoking actually increases exposure to hazardous substances compared to other products. Some tobacco companies advertise that smokeless tobacco can be used in places where smoking is not allowed. Tom McCoy is the executive director of the Nevada Chronic Care Collaborative and a board member and chair of the policy committee of the Nevada Tobacco Prevention Coalition. He believes that another federal agency has been sharing data on the threats of menthol and flavorings in tobacco products for years. It is believed that hookahs are more pleasant for smokers because the smell, taste and softness of sweetened tobacco provide a much less irritating smoking experience than smoking cigarettes. As used in this paragraph, “component” means a product intended primarily or exclusively for use with or in an electronic cigarette, cigarette, pipe, hookah or vape pen, or a similar product or device. In Clark County, Nevada, it is illegal for anyone under 21 years old to purchase cigarettes, smoking paper, tobacco, vapor and nicotine products.
This includes Bidis cigarettes which are made with tendu or temburni leaves native to Asia. Retailers must also obtain a Nevada tobacco retailer license before selling cigarettes or over-the-counter products to end consumers. The FDA has recently adopted new product standards which prohibit menthol flavors in cigarettes and other flavorings in cigars. This ban is intended to reduce young people's access to these addictive products which are often marketed with appealing flavors. The FDA has already begun regulating these flavors in vapor products. Hookah smoking has become increasingly popular as an alternative to smoking cigarettes indoors due to anti-smoking laws.
Studies have revealed that hookah smoke contains similar amounts of nicotine, tar and heavy metals as other tobacco products. However, some experts believe that hookah smoking actually increases exposure to hazardous substances compared to other products. Some tobacco companies advertise smokeless tobacco as an option for use in places where smoking is not allowed. Tom McCoy is the executive director of the Nevada Chronic Care Collaborative and a board member and chair of the policy committee of the Nevada Tobacco Prevention Coalition. It is believed that hookahs are more pleasant for smokers because the smell, taste and softness of sweetened tobacco provide a much less irritating smoking experience than smoking cigarettes. As defined by this article, “component” refers to any product primarily or exclusively used with or in an electronic cigarette, cigarette, pipe, hookah or vape pen, or a similar product or device. It is important for everyone living in Clark County, Nevada to be aware of the advertising restrictions on tobacco products.
These restrictions are designed to protect young people from accessing addictive substances which can have serious health consequences. It is also important for people to be aware of the potential risks associated with hookah smoking as well as smokeless tobacco use.
