NY to Receive $112M from JUUL for Youth Prevention

Apr.13.2023

Juul to pay $112 million to help New York's youth quit e-cigarettes, following a legal settlement with six states.

On April 12th, New York will receive 112.7 million dollars to aid in helping young people in New York quit using electronic cigarettes.

Electronic cigarette manufacturer Juul has paid a settlement of $462 million in a legal agreement with six states and the District of Columbia. The company was accused of using inappropriate marketing tactics aimed at minors.

Led by Letitia James, Attorney General for the state of New York, and Rob Bonta, Attorney General for California, the company will also be required to classify synthetic nicotine as genuine nicotine, restrict the amount individuals can purchase, and refrain from advertising to individuals under 35 years old.

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1. Juul to pay $462 million in settlement fees to six US states.

E-cigarette company Juul has reached a settlement agreement with the state of West Virginia for $7.9 million. This comes after the company has paid out millions of dollars in settlement fees.

The American brand Juul has agreed to pay $440 million to reach a settlement with various states.

JUUL has spent $18.2 billion in order to reach settlements. The amount and terms of these settlements by state are being reviewed.

2FIRSTS Special Report: Summary of Juul's Settlement Agreement.

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New York City is set to receive $112 million from JUUL, a popular vape company.

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