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What is the law regarding sale of tobacco products?

  • Selling tobacco products to and by persons under age 18 is illegal, as is selling sweets or toys that resemble tobacco products.
  • Advertising of tobacco products is illegal, and tobacco companies cannot market their products by alternative means.
  • Cigarette vending machines must only sell tobacco products and must be located in areas to which minors do not have access.
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