Tulsa County Toughens Stance on Underage Tobacco, Vaping
Tulsa County is stepping up efforts to combat underage tobacco and vaping. State officials and local law enforcement will fine retailers selling to minors. Those caught purchasing, using, or possessing these products must attend a tobacco addiction course. The TSET Healthy Living Program, with youth volunteers, will conduct store visits to raise awareness of the law.
The initiative aims to prevent youth access to tobacco, a key strategy to improve Tulsa County's health and wellness. The visits, using underage volunteers, will not entrap retailers but educate them about the law. Retailers refusing sales to minors will be acknowledged. The program follows alarming statistics: nearly nine in ten U.S. smokers tried their first cigarette before 18, with 9.1% of Oklahoma high school students smoking and 27.8% vaping. The TSET Healthy Living Program, working with community partners, including law enforcement, is committed to reducing youth access to tobacco.
The tobacco retailer education visits are underway in local stores. The program encourages retailers to follow the law, refuse sales to minors, and help prevent underage tobacco use. By working together, Tulsa County can reduce youth access to tobacco and improve the health of its residents.
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