State Assembly Discusses Bill Raising Minimum Age for Purchasing Tobacco and Vaping Products

Thursday, February 24th, 2022 -- 10:01 AM

(AP) The state Assembly discussed a bill that would raise the minimum age for purchasing tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21.

The change would bring Wisconsin in line with revisions to federal law in December 2019 that moved the minimum age from 18 to 21. State revenue officials say major Wisconsin retailers have been enforcing the federal age limit and shifting to 21 in state law likely would have a minimal effect on tax revenue.

State health officials said they would have to expand their investigations and launch a media campaign to increase awareness at an annual cost of $139,200.

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