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Oregon bans tobacco sales to under 21s, matching rules on marijuana
Source: Reuters
#U.S. AUGUST 10, 2017 / 5:35 AM / 9 HOURS AGO
Oregon bans tobacco sales to under 21s, matching rules on marijuana
(Reuters) - Oregon is raising the minimum age for buying tobacco and e-cigarettes in the state to 21, bringing its regulations into line with sales of marijuana products.
The new law, signed by Governor Kate Brown on Wednesday and taking effect on Jan. 1, bans under-21s from buying tobacco products and vaping devices, and makes vendors liable for fines for under-age sales.
The current age limit in the state is 18.
The higher age already applies in California, Hawaii, Maine and New Jersey.
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Oregon bans tobacco sales to under 21s, matching rules on marijuana
(Reuters) - Oregon is raising the minimum age for buying tobacco and e-cigarettes in the state to 21, bringing its regulations into line with sales of marijuana products.
The new law, signed by Governor Kate Brown on Wednesday and taking effect on Jan. 1, bans under-21s from buying tobacco products and vaping devices, and makes vendors liable for fines for under-age sales.
The current age limit in the state is 18.
The higher age already applies in California, Hawaii, Maine and New Jersey.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-oregon-tobacco-idUSKBN1AQ12F
