Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that increases the minimum age for purchase and sale of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices from 19 to 21 years old.

Highlights:

• Increases the minimum age for purchasing tobacco products and electronic smoking devices from 19 to 21 years old (Sec. 1).

• Establishes the following civil penalties to individuals who sell tobacco or electronic smoking devices to individuals under the age of 21 years old (Sec. 1):
• $250 for the first violation;
• $500 for the second violation; and
• $1,000 for the third and each subsequent violation.

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