New York City Council Approves "Ban on the sale of cigarettes to Youth under the age of 21"

New York: New York City council today took harsh measures to control smoking. As per the latest approved act, Ban is imposed on selling Cigarettes and tobacco related products  to those under 21 years of age.

Us has some harsh laws on sale of Tobacco products to save youth from getting cancer. While many states have the law not to sell under age 18, some states have under 19 and in some areas age limit is 21. By imposing the latest law observers believe this significantly reduces the smokers in number. It is said that most of them learning the habit of smoking cigarettes at the age of 18-20. So, observers believe by restricting these age group smokers there is less chance of it turning into a regular habit.