LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The minimum age requirement to buy tobacco products has been raised from 18 to 21 years old.
The change in federal law went into effect last week when President Donald Trump signed a new $1.37 trillion spending bill that was approved by Congress.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted the following statement on its website after the change was made:
“On December 20, 2019, the President signed legislation to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and raise the federal minimum age of sale of tobacco products from 18 to 21 years. It is now illegal for a retailer to sell any tobacco product – including cigarettes, cigars and e-cigarettes – to anyone under 21. FDA will provide additional details on this issue as they become available.”
Officials in Michigan say that all businesses are expected to comply with the new age regulation.
Previously, 19 states had raised the age limit of tobacco products on their own. Each state must now follow the new age requirement.
The news comes following a ban on flavored vaping products in Michigan by Governor Whitmer, which is currently blocked in court until issues surrounding vaping are resolved.
