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The UK has introduced the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, aiming to make it illegal for future generations to buy cigarettes. The bill proposes gradually raising the minimum smoking age, so those born after January 1, 2009, will never be able to purchase tobacco legally.

It also includes restrictions on vape flavors and packaging to prevent youth addiction and bans smoking in certain outdoor spaces, though pub beer gardens are exempt.

Supported by the Labour Party's majority, the legislation seeks to create a “smoke-free U.K.” and combat smoking-related deaths.

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[–] todd_bonzalez@lemm.ee 26 points 2 days ago (2 children)

And then what about everything outside of that ridiculous context? Arrest people for possession of a plant? That's always been a good idea.

Tobacco is important to people. If you ban it, there will be a black market. Especially for something like a plant that can simply be grown.

[–] Rivalarrival@lemmy.today 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Ban the sale of it. That's it. You want to cultivate it yourself, no problem. Share it with friends and family, OK. Just no more industrialized tobacco.

There will be a black market. So what? The problem isn't that people are using it. The problem is ubiquity. It's readily available everywhere. A black market isn't nearly as ubiquitous as selling it in every shop across the country.