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In 2019, a federal law raised the minimum age to legally buy tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21. This landmark public health achievement, known as Tobacco 21, is a critical step in reducing youth access to nicotine and preventing a lifetime of addiction.
We fully support the Tobacco 21 law and the Wisconsin Wins educational campaigns that ensure its success.
Why Raising the Age to 21 Matters
Why Raising the Age to 21 Matters
Most adults who smoke started before they turned 21. Raising the legal age makes it significantly harder for teens to access tobacco products, especially from older friends or classmates.
This simple change has a powerful impact:
It reduces the number of young people who start smoking.
It protects high school students from early addiction.
It saves lives and reduces future healthcare costs.
By supporting and promoting compliance with the Tobacco 21 law, we help ensure a healthier, tobacco-free future for the next generation.
Wisconsin Wins: Empowering Retailers to Do the Right Thing
Wisconsin Wins: Empowering Retailers to Do the Right Thing
The Wisconsin Wins campaign is a vital initiative focused on preventing illegal tobacco sales to minors. It recognizes the important role that local retailers play in protecting community health and provides them with the tools they need to succeed.
How Wisconsin Wins Helps:
How Wisconsin Wins Helps:
Free Retailer Training: Through WITobaccoCheck.org, Wisconsin Wins offers free training to help businesses and their employees understand and comply with the Tobacco 21 law.
Community Collaboration: The campaign fosters a partnership between public health and local businesses to work toward the shared goal of keeping tobacco out of the hands of youth.
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