This month the coalition shamed the state Legislature in a press release, saying it caved to Big Tobacco
Larsen said nicotine usage negatively impacts a changing brain, which is why the age limit is important
Ulster Historical Foundation
This means smoking is prohibited in both workplaces and public places,[xvii] with exemptions for some private clubs where food is not served.[xviii] It should be added that vaping is currently subject to the same restrictions as smoking, so this includes a ban on indoor use.[xix] Norway was also the first country to ratify the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), which entered into force in 2005.[xx] From 2010, tobacco products could no longer be displayed at points of sale, and, in 2018, Norway was the first country to introduce plain packaging regulations for snus.[xxi] This legislation covers all tobacco products, including cigarettes, and it means they can no longer feature the manufacturers logo or colours
The good news is quitting smoking has benefits at any age, and the earlier you quit, the better. The campaign will run across social media platforms until 31 July