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Tobacco and nicotine purchasing age changes in Florida

WUFT | By Maya Naim,

Published October 12, 2021 at 9:02 PM EDT

Florida Senate Bill 1080 raised the age of purchasing and possessing tobacco and nicotine products from 18 to 21. The bill took effect Oct. 1.

Statewide

Maya Naim

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