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County Raises Age To Purchase Tobacco To 21

Britton’s First Bill Applies To Unincorporated, Non-Home Rule Areas


Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton (D-14th).

The first piece of legislation authored by Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton (D-14th), a former Glenview village trustee, baring the sale of tobacco products to those under the age of 21 in unincorporated areas and non-home rule municipalities, passed with a unanimous vote of commissioners Thursday.

“Now is the time to step up our fight against Big Tobacco and ensure the next generation of youth is our first smoke-free generation,” Brit...

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