House Sponsors: FRITCHEY. Short description: MINORS-TOBACCO USE-AGE LIMIT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Sale of Tobacco to Minors Act, the Smokeless Tobacco Limitation Act, and the Tobacco Accessories and Smoking Herbs Control Act. Changes the short title of the Sale of Tobacco to Minors Act and changes the full titles of all 3 Acts. Changes references to "minors" to "persons under 19 years of age". Increases from 18 to 19 the age at which a person may lawfully buy cigarettes or other tobacco products, tobacco accessories, or smoking herbs. Makes an exception for persons under age 19 who are in active military service with the armed forces of the United States. Effective January 1, 2003. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status