CASAA Call to Action Reading, Massachusetts

[alli_vapes]

The Town of Reading Board of Health is expected to meet on June 10, 2024 to consider an ordinance that would progressively raise the minimum legal sales age for tobacco and nicotine products. If adopted, the so-called “Nicotine Free Generation” (NFG) law would ban sales to adults who haven’t reached the age of 21 by January 1, 2025.
CASAA Call to Action Reading, MA

 

[somdcomputerguy]

What are everyone's thoughts on how this might impact local businesses and youth smoking rates?

My thoughts in 2 words: black market.

 

[alli_vapes]

This is a significant step towards creating a healthier future for the community. By progressively raising the minimum legal sales age for tobacco and nicotine products, the "Nicotine Free Generation" law could play a crucial role in reducing youth access and curbing addiction rates. It's exciting to see initiatives like this that prioritize public health and well-being. What are everyone's thoughts on how this might impact local businesses and youth smoking rates?

Prohibition will not help solve anything, historically it just makes it a lot more dangerous since those that are not allowed to purchase will resort to an illicit market.