Putnam County, N.Y. Legislature Approves Tobacco 21 Ordinance
Just about a month after tabling a proposal to increase the age to purchase tobacco and tobacco alternative products to 21-years-old, the Putnam County Legislature approved the legislation during its meeting on Tuesday night, joining the growing Tobacco 21 movement that steadily been growing across the country.
The increase should go into effect before the end of the year, as the bill specifies that it will occur 60 days after the change has been filed with the New York Secretary of State. Retailers will face a fine between $300 and $1,000 for selling tobacco to a person under 21-years-old.
The proposal passed by a 6-3 vote, according to a report by PCNR.com.
Putnam County is located approximately 60 miles north of New York City and has approximately 100,000 residents.
Patrick Lagreid
I strive to capture the essence of a cigar and the people behind them in my work – every cigar you light up is the culmination of the work of countless people and often represents generations of struggle and stories. For me, it’s about so much more than the cigar – it’s about the story behind it, the experience of enjoying the work of artisans and the way that a good cigar can bring people together. In addition to my work with halfwheel, I’m the public address announcer for the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks during spring training, as well as for the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League, the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury and previously the Arizona Rattlers of the Indoor Football League. I also work in a number of roles for Major League Baseball, plus I'm a voice over artist. Prior to joining halfwheel, I covered the Phoenix and national cigar scene for Examiner.com, and was an editor for Cigar Snob magazine.
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