tobacco

June 9, 2022 | Jackie Rios

Los Angeles to Ban Flavored Tobacco and Hookah Tobacco

Los Angeles took a major step toward banning flavored tobacco. But as some organizations celebrate, others are not too thrilled. NTD spoke to a smoke shop owner to hear his reaction on the ban.

September 17, 2021 | Evelyn Li

Cigarette Giant Buys Majority Stake of Asthma Inhaler Company

Cigarette giant Philip Morris just bought a majority stake in an inhaler company. But international health groups aren’t too happy with the deal and are asking the UK government to intervene.

January 2, 2021 | Kevin Hogan

Beverly Hills First US City to Ban Tobacco

A first-of-its-kind ban on tobacco took effect in Beverly Hills on the first day of the year, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. It’s reportedly the first city council in the nation to enact a ban like this. Beverly Hills has more than just upscale shopping and Hollywood stars, it now has its very own one-of-a-kind city-wide […]

December 21, 2019 | Zachary Stieber

Trump Signs Bill Raising Legal Age to Buy Tobacco to 21

The legal age to buy cigarettes and other tobacco products was raised from 18 to 21 as part of a spending bill that Congress passed.

December 16, 2019 | Victor Westerkamp

Congress Likely to Raise the Tobacco Age to 21

A proposal to install a federal ban on tobacco sales to anyone under 21 has bipartisan support in the Senate, with even Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) saying earlier this year he’d introduce legislation limiting the sales. But it now seems he won’t need a separate bill, as the Senate plans to include the provision in this year’s federal spending bill.

July 6, 2019 | Miguel Moreno

Florida Man Arrested for Tossing Cigarettes to Inmates on Fourth of July

A man in Florida tossed cigarettes at inmates on Fourth of July as a gift, and now he faces charges.

July 1, 2019 | Wire Service

Age for Buying Tobacco, Nicotine Products in Virginia Is Now 21

The age for buying nicotine and tobacco products in Virginia is now 21-years-old.

June 9, 2019 | Wire Service

Texas Governor Signs Law Increasing the Age to Buy Tobacco Products to 21

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed Senate Bill 21 into law, which will end the sale of tobacco products to those under 21. Supporters say increasing the minimum age by three years should reduce the risk of addiction. Abbott on Friday signed the legislation, which covers cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or other tobacco products. The only exception to the […]

May 9, 2019 | The Associated Press

Walmart Raises Tobacco Purchase Age to 21

Walmart said Wednesday that it will raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products and e-cigarettes at its U.S. stores to 21 amid growing pressure from regulators to cut tobacco sales and use among minors.

April 19, 2019 | The Associated Press

McConnell Proposes National Minimum Age of 21 for Tobacco

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky—Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday he plans to introduce legislation to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21 nationally, rating the health initiative as one of his top priorities. The Senate leader said his bill will cover all tobacco products, including vaping devices. The Kentucky Republican represents […]

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