Flavored Tobacco Bans: Bloomington vs Minneapolis
How do flavored tobacco bans rules compare between Bloomington, MN and Minneapolis, MN?
Bloomington and Minneapolis have similar restriction levels.
Bloomington, MN
Hennepin County
Several Hennepin County cities, including Minneapolis, restrict flavored tobacco and menthol sales to adult-only tobacco stores under home-rule public-health authority preserved by Minn. Stat. 461.
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Hennepin County
Minneapolis restricts the sale of flavored tobacco and vape products to adult-only tobacco shops under Title 8 Chapter 281. Menthol and mint flavors are included, removing flavored products from gas stations and general convenience stores.
View full Minneapolis rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Bloomington | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Local authority | Minn. Stat. Ch. 461 | - |
| Common rule | Adult-only tobacco shops | - |
| Cities | Mpls, Edina, SLP | - |
| Includes | Menthol products | - |
| Code | - | Title 8 Ch. 281 |
| Includes menthol | - | Yes |
| Allowed venue | - | Adult-only tobacco shop |
| Banned venues | - | Gas, grocery, pharmacy |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Bloomington FAQ
Is menthol included in flavor bans?
Yes, in most Hennepin County cities that restrict flavors. Menthol is treated as a flavor under local ordinances and can only be sold in adult-only tobacco shops.
Do flavor bans apply countywide?
No. Each Hennepin County city sets its own flavored tobacco rules. Hennepin County itself does not impose a countywide flavored tobacco restriction beyond state law.
Minneapolis FAQ
Is menthol still sold in Minneapolis?
Only at adult-only tobacco shops. Minneapolis treats menthol as a flavored product, removing it from convenience stores, gas stations, and pharmacies under Title 8 Chapter 281.
What counts as an adult-only tobacco shop?
A licensed retailer where minors cannot enter at all, primarily selling tobacco products. Mixed-use stores like gas stations or grocers do not qualify under the ordinance.
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