Newton raises minimum age to buy tobacco products to 21

If you want to buy tobacco products in Newton, Kansas, you’ll have to be at least 21 years old starting next year.

The Newton City Commission on Tuesday approved a T21 ordinance, which raises the minimum age to 21 to purchase tobacco products. It goes into effect on January 1, 2020.

All tobacco products are covered in the ordinance, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, etc. Newton was the 500th city in the nation to adopt T21.

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