UK Parliament passes law banning cigarette sales to anyone born after 2008
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Summary
The UK Parliament has passed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which will ban anyone born after January 1, 2009 (currently 17 and under) from ever buying cigarettes, cigars, or tobacco products. The law, set to take effect in January 2027 and soon to be signed by King Charles, aims to create a smoke-free future generation in the United Kingdom.
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· 3 pulledThe UK is set to bar anyone born after 2008 from ever buying cigarettes as part of a push to make future generations completely smoke-free.
The United Kingdom's Tobacco and Vapes Bill was passed by Parliament on Monday and is set to soon be signed into law by King Charles.
Once it takes effect in January 2027, anybody currently 17 and under — or born after Jan. 1, 2009 — will be banned from buying cigarettes, cigars or tobacco in the future.
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