South Windsor May Increase Minimum Age For E-Cigarettes, Tobacco

SOUTH WINDSOR, CT - The Town Council is considering new rules that would raise the legal age to purchase tobacco and electronic cigarettes from 18 to 21, according to the Journal-Inquirer. The rules are being proposed in response to increased use of electronic cigarettes among teens, which often contain harmful chemicals.

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Various government agencies have warned about the rise in youth using e-cigarette products and the state government is considering similar restrictions.

Mayor M. Saud Anwar is interested in the new regulations to protect young people and quality of life. However, not everyone on the council favored the idea.

Read the full story in the Journal Inquirer.