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Saint Anthony Village First in Nation to Set Minimum Price on Vapes

On April 8th, 2025, Saint Anthony Village City Council voted 4-0 to update their Commercial Tobacco Ordinance. The amendment:


  • Cap the number of commercial tobacco licenses at zero, which will be reached through attrition. Saint Anthony Village currently has five commercial tobacco license holders;

  • End Price Discounting for Commercial Tobacco Products

    • End the redemption of coupons and price discounts for all commercial tobacco products;

    • Set a minimum price and package size for commercial tobacco products. A few examples include:

      • $15 per pack of cigarettes

      • $20 per electronic delivery device

      • $15 per 0.32 ounce package of snus

      • $15 per package of cigars (minimum five cigars)

  • Going beyond Minnesota state law minimums for fines and license suspensions for repeated violations.


Saint Anthony Village is the first city in the nation to set a minimum price on vapes at $20 and the third city in Minnesota to cap their commercial tobacco licenses at zero.


One-third of adult smokers use tobacco coupons or discounts. Higher commercial tobacco prices lead to reduced adult smoking rates, less youth initiation, and more quit attempts and calls to quit lines. These changes will protect Saint Anthony Village youth and residents from tobacco industry targeting, reduce the appeal of commercial tobacco products, and support those who are trying to quit using commercial tobacco. ANSR applauds the Council for voting in support of this ordinance and putting their residents’ health first.


Thank you to everyone who emailed, called, testified, sent a letter of support, attended a council meeting, and/or spread the word about this ordinance. Your voice matters in creating important public health policy change! 



 
 
 

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