Loosie Explained

In the United States, a loosie (or loosey) is a single cigarette that is purchased or sold.

In the United States, cigarettes are required to be sold in quantities of no less than 20. The FDA is concerned that loose cigarettes may be sold more often to children.[1] Loosies are commonly found in low-income areas.[2] The high cost of cigarettes due to increased taxation has been blamed for increased sales of loosies.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: PROTECT YOUR COMMUNITY—DON’T SELL LOOSIES . . 19 December 2022.
  2. Web site: I Love 'Loosies': In Defense of Black Market Cigarettes. Christopher Mathias. The Huffington Post. 2011-04-06. 2015-11-16.
  3. News: On Manhattan Streets, Loosie Men Sell Illegal Smokes . Goldstein . Joseph . The New York Times . 4 April 2011. 2017-10-30.
  4. Web site: Proposed $2 cigarette tax sparks fear of sale of "loosies" . Sonner . Kehrt . Oakland North . October 19, 2016 . 2017-10-30.

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