Said coauthor James F
This is by predatory marketing
Bootlegged cigarettes cannot display this stamp and therefore cannot be used in legal commerce, but they may nevertheless be attractive to retailers and consumers when their price is significantly lower due to the absence of a high state tax in the price
[26] Regulation [edit] Several places have banned menthol cigarettes, including Canada, Ethiopia, Turkey, Moldova, the European Union and the United Kingdom
In the Massachusetts, the rule took effect in 2020, and it bans not just menthol, but all flavored tobacco products
In contrast, countries with stringent bans, such as Australia, have achieved notable success in reducing smoking rates