The County Counsels Office also represents the County in litigation and preparation of agreements, contracts, resolutions and ordinances for the Board of Supervisors
Thirdhand smoke is a newer concept, but ongoing research points to it posing a highly toxic silent threat to children, particularly to children with asthma. While exposure to smoking poses a variety of health consequences for all, children with asthma are particularly susceptible, and environmental tobacco smoke can trigger asthma attacks
It is also prohibited in state-owned vehicles.9 Licensing laws Retailers and wholesalers are required to obtain a license to sell tobacco products.6 A license is not required to sell e-cigarette products.9 Youth access laws In December 2019, the United States adopted a law raising the federal minimum age of sale of all tobacco products to 21, effective immediately
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Research from the Institute of Medicine estimates that enacting Tobacco 21 at the federal level would result in 249,000 fewer premature deaths among young people born since 2000