New Tennessee law penalizes youth for illegal vape, tobacco purchases

Tennessee teens buying nicotine or hemp products now face steeper consequences under a new law.

The measure expands the existing law and imposes fines of $10 to $50 for youth under 21 who use a fake ID to illegally purchase such products.

Dana Reno, director of Nashville Thrives, a Davidson County substance use prevention coalition working to ensure every Nashvillean can improve, achieve and sustain health and well-being through community-driven education, policy and services, said while the new legislation is a step forward, community prevention is even more critical…

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