Nebraska could raise legal age for e-cigarettes to 21
By Grant Schulte, Associated Press |  Posted: Sun 11:56 AM, Mar 24, 2019 LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - An apparent surge in vaping among Nebraska teenagers is prompting a new push from lawmakers to raise the age limit on e-cigarettes from 18 to 21 and ban their use in bars, restaurants and workplaces. School officials say the crackdown would help them fight the growing use of e-cigarettes among young people. Grand Island Public Schools board member Lisa Albers says it's a problem for every school in the state and part of a national epidemic that is leading to young people with nicotine addictions. Sen. Dan Quick, of Grand Island, says he introduced the bill out of concern for public health. I...
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