Worthington has joined a growing number of central Ohio communities in banning the sale of tobacco to people under 21 years old.
Worthington City Council voted 7-0 Monday night to approve an ordinance raising the minimum age to 21 for those who can buy tobacco and tobacco-related products. The new law will take effect July 1, but no citations or fines would be imposed on retailers who break the law until Oct. 1.
Council President Bonnie Michael said she had “not heard one negative comment” from the community about the new ordinance.
“I think this is going to be a really life-changing program for everyone who lives and works in Worthington and all the kids who go to school here,” said Councilwoman Rachael Dorothy.
