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Golden Wants Your Opinion On Proposal To Raise Tobacco, Vaping Age From 18 To 21

GOLDEN, Colo. (CBS4)- Golden wants to hear from the public about a proposed tobacco and vaping ordinance that is an attempt to curb use among teens.

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The Golden City Council will take public comment at its regularly-scheduled council meeting Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

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The proposal raises the legal age to purchase tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21. All retailers would need a license to sell them.

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The proposal would ban all flavored vaping products. Offenders could face up to a $400 fine.

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