Franklin County commissioners have passed a resolution asking local stores to stop
carrying flavored tobacco.
Flavored tobacco is
generally chewing tobacco or dip which has been flavored to make it more
appealing to children.
In many cases the tobacco
has added flavors like candy or fruit.
In 2008 Franklin County had one of the highest rates of flavored tobacco use by children in
the state, though that number has fallen substantially since then because of an
ongoing education campaign by the “Students Working Against Tobacco” program.
Close to 30 members of the
group from the Apalachicola Bay Charter School and the Franklin County School, including the entire cheerleading squad, came to the commission
meeting Tuesday to explain to commissioners why nicotine is a dangerous drug.
The county commission was
more than happy to throw its support behind the move.
In doing so they joined 26
other counties which have already adopted the resolution including Gulf and
Wakulla counties.
The city of Apalachicola has also adopted the resolution against flavored
tobacco, and the SWAT team is heading to Carrabelle next.
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1 comment:
tobacco is a great alternative to traditional products also in a tobacco add many flavors such a candy or fruit. tobacco different types off chocolate, watermelon, black cherry cognac is sell for about a buck apiece at area convenience and liquor stores.
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