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New Push to Raise Tobacco Age in Washington State

A Washington state group wants the state to keep tobacco out of the hands of those under 21. The King County Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Board, which recommends substance abuse polices, wants the state legislature to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco from 18, KOMO News reports. Adults over 21 are legally able to purchase alcohol and marijuana in the state, and the board thinks tobacco should conform to the same standards. Board chairman Pat Godfrey said a new minimum age would also prevent teens from picking up the habit in the first place.

 

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