Leading the Movement: Cities That Stopped Selling Tobacco Are Changing the Game

Leading the Movement: Cities That Stopped Selling Tobacco Are Changing the Game

Beverly Hills and Manhattan Beach are leading the way in California by becoming the first cities in the nation to ban tobacco sales—and the results are powerful. Within months, local tobacco sales dropped to nearly zero, with no major loss in other store revenue. These findings show that ending tobacco sales can save lives without hurting local businesses.

Read the full article to learn more: https://tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/content/early/2025/11/25/tc-2024-059184