The idea that 18 is an appropriate age for a person to be able to buy cigarettes—or that 21 is a particularly high barrier—is a relatively new one…
California Is Raising Its Tobacco-Buying Age to 21. That’s Not Actually So High – Time
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Arkansas city changes legal age to buy tobacco from 18 to 21 – KATV
The measure passed by a unanimous 9 to 0 vote, with one council member absent. Starting September 1, you will have to be 21 or older to buy tobacco products in Helena-West Helena…
McCoy signs law raising Albany County’s age to buy tobacco – Times Union
“This law will help get the message out that smoking kills and that we are working to enhance public health and help save lives,” the Albany Democrat said…
Widespread support for raising minimum age for buying tobacco, survey finds – Consumer Affairs
“Even in regions with historically strong ties to tobacco growing and manufacturing, a strong majority of the public, including smokers, is in favor of raising the minimum legal age of tobacco sales,” said Dr. Joseph G. L. Lee…
You will need to be 21 to buy cigarettes in Worcester very soon – MassLive
Come the end of summer, you will have to wait until you are 21 to buy cigarettes within the Worcester city limits…