Pritzker signs legislation preventing underage electronic cigarette sales
Legislation prohibits marketing aimed at children Man taking a break vaping while staring at his smart phone on Regent Street on 3rd March 2021 in London, England, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images) Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images On Tuesday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bills 512 and 555 into law. The legislation establishes regulations on electronic cigarettes by prohibiting marketing that targets children and ensuring retailers’ compliance with the state’s minimum purchasing age of 21. "This legislation will make our communities healthier places to live, and most importantly, will save lives," Pritzker said in a statement. "I’m proud that...
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