Preventing commercial tobacco sales and marketing to youth will be easier across Oregon beginning in January, according to the Oregon Health Authority. In 2021, the Oregon Legislature passed Senate Bill 587, which requires retailers to get a license to sell tobacco products and e-cigarettes starting in 2022. The Oregon Department of Revenue and Oregon Health Authority are developing the program as part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce youth tobacco use and strengthen enforcement of state tobacco laws. "Everyone deserves a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible – and that includes a life free from addiction to commercial tobacco," said Rachael Banks, director of the OHA Public Health Division. "Our kids deserve strong protection from commercial tobacco products, like cigarettes and e-cigarettes. Oregon's new statewide tobacco retail license will reduce youth access to commercial tobacco by helping retailers follow tobacco sales laws and holding
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