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> Just pass a law making it illegal for teens to smoke

Did anywhere do that? I see laws making it illegal to _sell_ cigarettes to teenagers, and I see laws making it illegal to _advertise_ cigarettes in a way that will attract teenagers but I don't see any laws that jail teenagers for smoking.

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https://tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/content/12/suppl_1/i6

This goes into more detail - yes, in some states it is illegal for teens to possess tobacco, but the penalty is usually something like a small fine, or you have to attend a class.

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