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U.S. Proposes Raising Minimum Smoking Age to 21, Including Vaping

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U.S. vaping rules vary by state, but buyers must be at least 18. On April 18, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he plans to raise the federal minimum age for all tobacco products, including vaping products, from 18 to 21.

In the U.S., sales regulations for e-cigarettes vary by state, but consumers must be at least older.You can only buy it when you are 18 years old.

On April 18, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he planned to introduce legislation nationwide to increase the minimum age for purchasing tobacco products from 18 to 21.

McConnell's bill would cover all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes. He said the bill will beLaunched in May 2019.

So far, the United States hasTwelve states have enacted laws to raise the minimum age for tobacco purchase to 21, including New Jersey and California. Similar legislation has been passed in New York and Maryland.

acquiredWillard, CEO of Altria Group, which owns a 35% stake in Juul e-cigarettes, said in a statement that the company strongly supports McConnell's move, calling it the most effective action to reverse the rise in e-cigarette use among minors. rdquo;