The village of River Forest has raised the age individuals can purchase and possess tobacco to 21, increasing the limit in an effort to keep current on a new state law that likewise raised the age of tobacco purchasers.
“It’s the right thing to do,” Village President Cathy Adduci said at a board meeting on June 24. “It’s good legislation.”
Trustee Respicio Vazquez noted that he liked that “vaping” was included as part of the update. River Forest previously prohibited the use and possession of tobacco to individuals 18 and younger. By amending its code, village officials aimed to close a potential “loophole” in the state act.
Trustees voted unanimously for the measure.
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