April 18, 2024 - 5:53am | By Ty Schonert
(Minneapolis, MN) -- Cigarettes could cost $15 a pack minimum under proposed changes the Minneapolis City Council is considering.
The plan also seeks to eliminate coupon usage, increase penalties for selling to minors, and close a loophole allowing indoor smoking in some establishments.
Some businesses are arguing against the price hike, claiming it may not deter smoking and could adversely affect sales.