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A systematic review of 18 cohort studies that tested the association between maternal snus use and adverse neonatal outcomes found a pooled estimate from over one million pregnant women indicating an increased risk of neonatal apnea, stillbirth, premature birth, and oral cleft malformation 16

Certain fines for violating the law will see a significant increase, as the monetary fine for a fifth violation within 24 months jumps from $1,000 to $15,000, as does the penalty for a fourth violation within 36 months of an initial violation

Penalties for selling tobacco to anyone under the required age will remain up to $100 for the first offense, up to $500 for the second offense and up to $2,500 for third and subsequent offenses

In severe cases, fentanyl may be prescribed

Vaping does not contribute to this issue at all, he said