It's grown primarily in Virginia, North Carolina, and several international regions, then cured by circulating heat through the barn without exposing the leaves to smoke
This regulation cannot take effect until at least one year after its publication, unless FDA determines that "an earlier effective date is necessary for the protection of public health." 92 FDA is required to periodically reevaluate tobacco product standards to determine if new data need to be reflected
The ruling does not impact the tax on e-cigarettes, also known as liquid nicotine products, which are categorized differently than other tobacco products
There is also no federal tax imposed on e-cigarettes
The stores given fines were at these locations: 8240 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby 460 South 69th Street, Upper Darby 525 Burmont Road, Drexel Hill Patch has not yet been able to confirm if there is signage at these stores about ID checks