Suffolk Legislature Approves Bill Raising Age to Buy Cigarettes

The Suffolk County Legislature approved a bill Tuesday night that raises the legal age to purchase cigarettes and other tobacco products from 19 to 21. The bill, which would go into effect on Jan. 1, 2015 if signed into law by County Executive Steve Bellone, will prohibit retailers from selling cigarettes, cigars, rolling papers, chewing tobacco, ... (more)

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