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"We assume CVS will take a hit at the forefront of this because theyre obviously not selling a product that they were previously, but theyre also launching a tobacco cessation program, and we believe theyll attract customers who are more concerned with their health, said Laurent Huber, executive director of the anti-smoking advocacy group Action on Smoking & Health

The legal age will go from 18 to 21

After several years of constantly shifting age restrictions varying from city to city, state to state, the legal age to purchase tobacco products now falls under federal law

Spit tobacco also contains varying amounts of sodium and sugar

Leaves are harvested, cured, and fermented to develop flavor and reduce harshness before being cut or processed into chewable forms