Can I grow tobacco at home?

Due to the needs for proper harvesting and curing tobacco, there is very little home or garden production of tobacco for personal use. Another deterrent to home production of tobacco is the need to age the cured tobacco for one to three years or longer.

How far north can you grow tobacco?

Tobacco can be grown easily in climate zones 2-10. However, be sure only to plant after the last frost. They will do best in a growing temperature of 70-80 degrees F.

How many pounds of tobacco does one plant produce?

Tobacco yields on unirrigated land is usually 2,600-3,000 pound per acre, and irrigated lands can produce up to 4,000 pounds per acre, when using the closer commercial spacing of 25-32 inches between plants, with rows 40 inches apart. That translates to 1/2 pound to one pound of dried tobacco per plant.

What are the tobacco control laws in New York State?

Tobacco Control Policies in NYS. New York is a leader in tobacco control policy development and implementation, with many strong and effective tobacco control policies in place at the state and local levels. State laws related to tobacco include: New York has one of the highest state cigarette taxes in the United States.

What is the legal age to buy cigarettes in New York?

Effective November 13, 2019, the minimum legal sale age for tobacco products and electronic cigarettes is 21. Previously enacted in 1992 and funded at $2.5 million in 1997, Article 13-F of the NYS Public Health Law prohibited the sale of tobacco products to minors.

Where are tobacco products stored in New York stores?

New York law requires all tobacco products to be located within stores out of reach of consumers. Self-service displays are prohibited. Tobacco products must be located behind the counter or in a locked cabinet.

Who is required to register as a tobacco dealer in NYS?

Every retail dealer of cigarettes or tobacco products in NYS and every owner or operator of vending machines that sell cigarettes or tobacco products must register with the Department of Taxation and Finance. In 2019, 18,219 tobacco retailers were registered with the NYS Department of Tax and Finance.