I heard an ABC radio news brief that reported the U.S. Surgeon General testifying to Congress the he would support banning all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco, cigars and cigarettes. There isn't any market news yet, but this blurb confirms that there is a movement to ban tobacco nation wide, or regulate it as a drug or controlled substance.

I'll reiterate what I said back in March.

When that happens, everyone will just stop smoking, right? Wrong. Cigarettes and tobacco products will go underground. As enforcement increases, prices will skyrocket and trafficking will be a lucrative business. It will also lead to more serious crimes, like murder, and money laundering. In general, crime will increase, and rather than profiting with tax revenue, governments will be spending millions to try to keep our streets tobacco free. Ironically, instead of being less accessible, cigarettes and tobacco will be more accessible than ever; especially to young children.