According to a report by The Boston Globe on January 22nd, the city of Newton, Massachusetts in the United States recently implemented a new regulation banning the sale of tobacco products to individuals under the age of 21, sparking social concern.
Previously, the state had raised the minimum age for tobacco purchases to 21 and banned the sale of flavored tobacco products such as mint cigarettes and flavored e-cigarettes. Newton City has taken it a step further by implementing a generational ban, prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to individuals born in this century.
Supporters argue that this measure will help reduce teenage smoking rates and alleviate pressure on the healthcare system. However, Peter Brennan, executive director of the New England Convenience Store and Energy Marketers Association, opposes the measure, believing it will lead to the proliferation of the illegal market, increase crime, and harm small businesses.
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