Since our previous report, two states New Mexico and Colorado have passed smoke-free policies in workplaces, restaurants, and bars, bringing the total number of states with 100% smoke-free policies to 28
Your state may also have a required sign that must be posted at the point-of-sale see We Cards Resource Center for the state sign requirements
Among young people, the short-term health consequences of smoking include respiratory effects, addiction to nicotine, and the associated risk of using other drugs
Youth Access to Tobacco Prevention Act of 2006 amended effective June 7, 2013 to include Alternative Nicotine Products The Youth Access to Tobacco Prevention Act of 2006 (Section 16-17-500, as amended, Code of Laws of SC, 1976), states that youth under the age of 18 must not purchase, attempt to purchase, possess, or attempt to possess a tobacco product or an alternative nicotine product or present or offer proof of age that is false or fraudulent for the purpose of purchasing or possessing a tobacco product or an alternative nicotine product
repeat the entire process if necessary
