President signs a law banning sale of tobacco and alcohol to people under 21
The document significantly expanded the list of restrictions and prohibitions in their implementation and use. In particular, the places where you cannot sell and use these products, the requirements for sellers and the appearance of products are indicated.
The President signed the law “On Restricting the Distribution and Consumption of Alcoholic and Tobacco Products”, which provides for a ban on the sale of alcohol and tobacco products, devices for the use of tobacco and nicotine to persons under the age of 21 (previously, 20 years), and persons, that is, sellers, not over 21 years old (previously, there was no such requirement).
A person directly involved in the sale of alcohol and tobacco products, devices for the use of tobacco and nicotine is obliged to demand from the buyer, who looks younger than twenty-one years old, to present a document proving his identity and age, and in the absence of a document - to refuse to sell alcohol and tobacco products, devices for the use of tobacco and nicotine.
The law will enter into force three months after its official publication.
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