City leaders in Long Beach, N.Y. have unanimously approved an ordinance that will raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco and nicotine delivery products to 21-years-old.

The vote came at the Long Beach City Council meeting on Tuesday, with the change going into effect on March 1, 2018.

Violators will face a minimum fine of $50 and up to seven days of jail time for selling or otherwise providing tobacco products to a person under 21-years-old, with a maximum fine for a third violation reaching $3,000 and up to 15 days in jail.

Long Beach is home to approximately 34,000 residents. It is located in Nassau County, just south of Long Island, approximately 35 miles southeast of New York City.

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