When were tobacco vending machines banned?
When were tobacco vending machines banned? The Food and Drug Administration struck the final blow in 2010 when, pursuant to the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, the agency banned tobacco vending machine sales nationwide, with the exception of adults-only facilities.
Do cigarette machines still exist?
Concerned with the accessibility of cigarettes to minors, the Federal Drug Administration ruled on June 22, 2010 regarding the placement of cigarette vending machines. Today, only businesses that exclude anyone younger than 18 may own or operate such.