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California Considers Raising Smoking Age to 21

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A state senator is introducing legislation to raise the legal smoking age in California from 18 to 21. Ed Hernandez of West Covina says the goal of his bill is to reduce smoking rates and save the state money on health care costs associated with tobacco use.

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