Iowa Raises Minimum Age to Buy Tobacco to 21
Senate File 2268 aligns Iowa with federal law by raising the minimum age to buy tobacco and nicotine products to 21. Bowers said: Under this law, selling or providing covered tobacco or nicotine products to anyone under 21 is illegal. People under 21 cann
Senate File 2268 aligns Iowa with federal law by raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco and nicotine products to 21 years old.<\/div>
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Bowers stated, “Under this law, it is illegal to sell or provide covered tobacco or nicotine products to anyone under 21 years old.” “Individuals under 21 cannot purchase, possess, or attempt to purchase any covered tobacco or nicotine products.”<\/div>
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“Vaping has surged among our youth and young adults. This is indeed an important step in our efforts to reduce the tobacco burden and protect the next generation from smoking,” she added. She believes that the older a person is when they start using tobacco/nicotine, the more likely they are to develop a habit.<\/div>
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Bowers said, “About 90% of smokers start smoking before the age of 18.” “After age 25, only 1% of those who first use tobacco do so. The later someone starts using or trying, the less likely they are to become daily tobacco or nicotine users.”<\/div>
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Unfortunately, the governor failed to consider the fact, proven by countless studies, that without e-cigarettes, some adolescents would directly try cigarettes as they did in the past.<\/div>
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Education Campaign on Youth E-Cigarette Use<\/div>
Earlier this year, Governor Reynolds announced a campaign aimed at educating the public about the risks of youth smoking, focusing on social media and informational programs targeting school parents and students.<\/div>
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Reynolds explained at the time that raising awareness of the risks of vaping would help prevent young people from suffering from nicotine addiction and health issues. The campaign featured videos targeting teenagers on SnapChat, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Hulu, and other platforms.<\/div>
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The campaign also provided information to school nurses, teachers, and administrators to help educate students and parents. Reynolds also stated that she would not sign a bill banning flavored vaping products, as courts in other states have blocked such actions.<\/div>
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