A new California law that took another bold step to limit smokeeffect Thursday, raising the age limit for buying tobacco products from 18 to 21.
The new law that prohibits smoking from public such as schools, restaurants snd hospitals.
California will become the second state in the country ater Hawaii has the requirement age of 21 to buy tobacco-a feat which stated Senator Ed Hernandez, author of the bill, said he is excited. He predicts "asignificant reduction" in the use of tobacco.
" I think California take a leadership role in controlling the use of tobacco producys," Hernandez, a Democrat, said in an interview. "Hopefully, all states i the United States will eventually move to 21 and reduce smoke even more."
Hernandez also said there might be some reaction or underage us of tobacco in a little more wild, although he thought it would deter much more potential users. The Institud of Medicine found that if all the state required minimum age to buy tobacco 21, it will cause a 12% drop in smokers.
The bill is supported by the advocacy group, Save Lives California coalition, consisting of doctors and health workers of the American Lung Association, California Medical Associtation, American Cancer Society and other organizations.
"I think tomorrow is a proud example of California that lead to protect our children and stand up to big tobacco," said Mike Roth, a spokesman for Save Lives California.
Clifornia e-cigarette smokers will allso see restrictios after Thrusday. All e-cigarettes and vapor products will be transferred as tradiitional tobacco products within the law. This law was opposed by the Smokes Free Alternative Trade Association-. "Step back" a lobby group for products-which steam call provision.
"Stigma vapor products, containing tobacco and treat the same as burning cigarette opens the door to excessive tax that is economically punish smokers who want to switch to vaping., "Said Josh Krane, presiden of the California chapter of STAFA.
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