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This bill prohibits the sale of menthol cigarettes in New Jersey. The bill cites concerns that menthol cigarettes pose increased health risks, addiction potential, and difficulty quitting compared to non-menthol cigarettes, and that their use is disproportionately high among young people and minority communities. The bill amends existing state law that banned the sale of flavored cigarettes, removing the exception for menthol and clove flavorings. The bill imposes civil penalties on violators and allows the state to suspend or revoke the licenses of retailers who sell menthol cigarettes.

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