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Long Island health
advocates say that raising the age will decrease the number of young smokers
and save the county money in long-term health care. It is projected that the age increase will save
as much as $2.9 billion in long-term health savings.
On the other hand, gas stations
and convenience stores are concerned about the effect the new law will have on
their businesses. Legislative budget
analysts have estimated that the law could cost Suffolk County as much as
$412,000 in sales tax. The tobacco sales
law also includes fines for businesses that are caught selling tobacco to young
customers. Businesses will be charged up
to $1,000 for the first offense and $1,500 for the second offense.
The new tobacco law
will go into effect January 1st.
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