With seven states having passed laws that make it illegal to buy tobacco under the age of 21, the push for further state and federal legislation to increase the age when people can buy and use tobacco products is supported by the tobacco industry.

However, those who have fought big tobacco companies in court say the industries’ support of these bills is a last-ditch effort to save itself from further scrutiny and try to avoid even stricter regulations.

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