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Though the city-wide smoking ban remains intact, the vaping ban itself was lifted in 2016 due to a state law which was passed then, prohibiting e-cigarettes and vape products from being regulated in the same way as tobacco. In 2019 the city-wide vaping ban was reinstated, via a separate ordinance, by a unanimous vote from the City Council. [19 ...
As of August 8, 2016, the FDA extended its regulatory power to include e-cigarettes, e-liquid and all related products. [21] Under this ruling the FDA will evaluate certain issues, including ingredients, product features and health risks, as well their appeal to minors and non-users. [22] The FDA rule also bans access to minors. [22]
It is illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 18 years. Minors under the age of 18 years may not smoke in any school or on school property. [138] Vending machines outside a tobacco shop is prohibited. Prior to 21 July 2009 the minimum age to purchase tobacco products was 16 years of age. Georgia: None 18
As part of a rule finalized by the agency on Thursday, the FDA now requires retailers to verify the age of anyone under 30 when they buy tobacco products, from under 27 previously. The FDA also ...
Sales of unauthorised, flavoured disposable vapes in the United States amounted to around $2.4 billion in 2024, or 35% of the e-cigarettes from outlets such as convenience stores and supermarkets ...
Herald-Leader investigation: Many Kentucky stores ignore law and illegally sell tobacco and vape products to minors
Since December 20, 2019, the smoking age in all states and territories is 21 under federal law which was passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump. The de jure minimum age remains 18 in some states, e.g. the federal law is not enforced in Arizona, [ 1 ] and in Alaska, the minimum age is 19; in 2022, the governor vetoed a senate ...
In November 2013, New York City enacted legislation that raised the age to purchase tobacco products to 21, and also set a minimum price of $10.50 per pack of cigarettes, among other provisions. [48] The law went into effect on May 18, 2014. The bill came with significant penalties for those who do not comply with the law.