The Florida Legislature mandated the sale of fire-safe cigarettes after Jan. 1, 2010.
The new cigarette uses thicker paper that's more likely to self-extinguish if it's left unattended.
So, are new cigarettes safer? Do they taste the same? Do they go out quickly?
Reporter Gary Pinnell is writing about the subject. If you can contribute, please e-mail gpinnell@highlandstoday.com, or call 386-5828.

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