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MPs to vote on smoking ban and vape sales 'targeted at children'


Published on 2024-11-26 11:20:43 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • The Bill prevents anyone born after January 1, 2009 from legally smoking by gradually raising the age at which tobacco can be bought.

The UK Parliament is set to vote on new legislation aimed at curbing smoking and vaping among young people. The proposed measures include a generational smoking ban, which would prevent anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, from ever legally purchasing tobacco products. Additionally, the bill seeks to introduce restrictions on vape flavors, packaging, and point-of-sale displays to make them less appealing to children. It also plans to regulate vape sales by imposing fines on retailers who sell vapes to minors and potentially banning disposable vapes due to environmental concerns. These initiatives are part of a broader effort to create a "smoke-free generation" and address the rising trend of vaping among youth.

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