Tobacco Sales to Minors Continues to Decline Under State/Federal Partnership Program
August 14, 2009
Tobacco Sales to Minors Continues to Decline Under State/Federal Partnership Program, according to SAMHSA

Sales of tobacco to minors have reached historic lows according to an August 11, 2009 press release by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).  The report states that the sale of tobacco to minors (those younger than 18) has declined under the Synar Amendment program - a federal and state partnership program aimed at ending illegal tobacco sales to minors.

The report highlights comprehensive strategies combining vigorous enforcement, supportive public policies and development of social climates discouraging youth tobacco use as innovative ways that States have successfully implemented the Synar program. Reducing the illegal sales rate of tobacco to minors through enforcement of laws prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to minors is one of the specific tobacco objectives in Healthy People 2010. 


See also:

12 Year Nationwide Drop in Tobacco Sales to Minors Continues Under State/Federal Partnership Program

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