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Fairfax, VA
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Juul
Ordered To Pay $15.2M To DC After Contributing To Teen Vaping Epidemic
JUUL Labs, Inc. has been ordered to pay $15.2 million to the District of Columbia after a massive settlement across several states. The settlement is the largest litigated settlement that the DC Office of the Attorney General has secured under the Consumer Protection Procedures Act, officials said. JUUL Labs, Inc. is the maker of the popular nicotine vape JUUL, which quickly rose in popularity amongst young adults and teenagers over the last ten years, initially available in fruity and mint flavors that were later banned due to highly-addictive qualities. At least 50 percent of the settlem…
Rivertowns, NY
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New Westchester Law Requires Gun Shop Owners Post Warnings
In the wake of multiple mass shootings across the country, elected officials in Westchester took steps to help curtail the sale of potentially dangerous weapons in the county. Westchester County Executive George Latimer signed legislation that will require the posting of notices warning of the dangers of weapons or firearms at the point of sale and at the point of the issuance of a firearm license. The move comes following fatal shootings in Buffalo, Texas, Oklahoma, and other parts of the nation. Latimer likened the new legislation to that of the Surgeon General's warning on cigarettes re…
Massapequa, NY
Breaking News
Push To Raise Smoking Age To 25 Heats Up In This Long Island County
Some consternation on Long Island is brewing as Suffolk County mulls new legislation that would raise the legal age to purchase tobacco products from 21 to 25. The new bill proposed this week by lawmakers would include the sales of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and other tobacco products, much to the chagrin of some business owners, who believe that some would simply drive into Nassau County to purchase their tobacco. If the bill - which was introduced by Legislator Samuel Gonzalez - were to be made into law, Suffolk County would have the most rigid age restrictions on smoking in the country. I…
Massapequa, NY
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NY Law Raising Legal Age To Purchase Tobacco Products Takes Effect
Older teenagers in New York will officially no longer be able to purchase tobacco or e-cigarette products. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the legislation into law on Tuesday, July 16 that raises the minimum sales age for tobacco and e-cigarette products from 18 to 21. The law took effect after 120 days, on Wednesday, Nov. 13. "New York is taking aggressive action to stamp out smoking among teens and children, but tobacco and e-cigarette use still persists thanks to irresponsible corporate marketing campaigns targeting young people," Cuomo said. "By raising the smoking age from 18 to 21…
Armonk, NY
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New York Officially Raises Age To Buy Tobacco, E-Cigarettes From 18 to 21
Teenagers in New York will no longer be able to purchase tobacco or e-cigarette products. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the legislation into law on Tuesday, July 16 that raises the minimum sales age for tobacco and e-cigarette products from 18 to 21. "New York is taking aggressive action to stamp out smoking among teens and children, but tobacco and e-cigarette use still persists thanks to irresponsible corporate marketing campaigns targeting young people," Cuomo said. "By raising the smoking age from 18 to 21, we can stop cigarettes and e-cigarettes from getting into the h…
Fairfield, CT
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Plan To Raise Age To Buy Cigarettes, Vaping Products Eyed In CT
Connecticut lawmakers are mulling their options as they consider banning the sale of tobacco and vaping products to anyone under the age of 21 statewide. This week, elected officials proposed raising the age from 18 to 21 as lawmakers seek to limit the number of teenagers using e-cigarette and vaping delivery systems. Other proposals include increasing penalties to stores that sell to minors and increasing taxes on vaping products. The proposal to raise the legal purchasing age to 21 would also place a ban on flavored liquid, which health officials say will help drive teenagers away from po…
