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Reason
Emma Camp

New Zealand Bans Cigarette Sales to Anyone Born After 2008. Forever.

On Tuesday, the New Zealand parliament passed a law banning anyone born after December 31, 2008, from ever buying cigarettes.

The law is designed to permanently stamp out tobacco usage in the country by aging out current smokers. In 2040, for instance, 31-year-olds will still be prohibited from buying cigarettes, cigars, and similar products. If the law is still on the books in 2122, no living person in New Zealand will be legally allowed to purchase combustible tobacco.

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