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San Francisco raises tobacco buying age to 21 [View all]
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/The-Latest-San-Francisco-raises-tobacco-buying-6864111.phpSan Francisco officials unanimously approved an ordinance boosting the legal age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21.
The ordinance approved by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday applies to all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes. The city joins New York City and Boston in setting the minimum age at 21.
Supervisor Scott Wiener, chief sponsor of the legislation, said raising the age limit will discourage young people from turning into lifelong smokers.
Opponents argue that California law set the age at 18 and that provision prohibits cities and counties from setting a higher limit.
The ordinance approved by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday applies to all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes. The city joins New York City and Boston in setting the minimum age at 21.
Supervisor Scott Wiener, chief sponsor of the legislation, said raising the age limit will discourage young people from turning into lifelong smokers.
Opponents argue that California law set the age at 18 and that provision prohibits cities and counties from setting a higher limit.
I'm thinking of opening a 7-Eleven in next-door Daly City.
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