Cigarette vending machines were phased out due to concerns over underage access and regulatory action, such as the FDA's 2010 ban in public places
143 For example, one advertising restriction within these Acts includes a ban on advertising cigarettes, little cigars, and smokeless tobacco products on radio, television, or other media subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
The nicotine content is moderate, making it a good choice for smokers who want a light but still characterful tobacco
However, legality alone doesnt determine whether a technology platform chooses to support a particular industry
(In fact, a bill has been submitted in 2014 to the California Legislature to ban the sale of single-use filtered cigarettes for environmental reasons [64].) There may in fact be significant positive behavioral and health impacts if the sale of filtered cigarettes were prohibited because such prohibition may reduce consumption of cigarettes in general or smoking initiation among children by making the cigarette less palatable
