Federal Tobacco 21 Legislation Passed: Retailers React

On Dec. 20, 2019, President Donald Trump signed a $1.4 trillion spending bill that contained a federal age increase for tobacco products. With the passing of the bill, the legal purchasing age for tobacco products increased from 18 to 21 years. There is no grace period for the bill–this federal age increase took effect immediately, taking many tobacco retailers and consumers who are 18, but under 21, by surprise.

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