I know it sounds stupid but is it true that it is only illegal for minors to buy cigarettes, but they are free to smoke them?
2006-08-14 10:16:16 · 18 answers · asked by ? 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No, it is illegal to smoke cigarettes if you are a minor. Just like it is illegal to drink alchohol if you are under 21.
2006-08-14 10:21:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its always been illegal to smoke cigarettes under 18. My sister got a ticket for having them in her possesion when she was like 16, which was like 9 years ago!
2006-08-14 10:24:39 · answer #2 · answered by Tigerlily3030 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Ohio if a minor is caught with cigarettes either on person or smoking, the police officer will give them a ticket(of course this depends on the cop--some just let it go) and make them go to court and have to go to a smoking seminar, which shows them the effects smoking has on their bodies. Personally I think this should be shown in school at a young age 9-10yrs. and every year after that.
2006-08-14 11:04:51 · answer #3 · answered by robbie h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal to possess cigarettes under the age of 18.
2006-08-14 10:22:32 · answer #4 · answered by fred_rubbles 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, they aren't supposed to smoke and they can get ticketed which cost approx. $50.00 a ticket, if the police wanted to pursue it. It is a law now in Michigan that a person under the age of 18 cannot purchase a lighter either. Any person found purchasing for a minor can get fined big time!
2006-08-14 10:26:17 · answer #5 · answered by rdhedhottie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it is now illegal to be in possesion of cigarettes if you are under 18.
2006-08-14 10:21:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a cop catches you smoking them and you´re under 18 he has the right to confiscate them from you.
2006-08-14 10:23:12 · answer #7 · answered by Double 709 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget 18. is it legal for a government to allow the sale of cigarettes knowing it to be poison and that it endangers the health of all and sundry.
2006-08-14 10:30:40 · answer #8 · answered by D greendesk 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are talking about in the U.S., then the correct answer will vary depending on what state you are in. Most states just make it illegal to buy them , but in some it is illegal to use them.
2006-08-14 10:27:34 · answer #9 · answered by Back Porch Willy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not only illegal but not very smart either. Once you start that nasty habit it's very hard to quit. Not to mention the effects on your health. Take it from one who kicked the habit! You'll thank yourself when your older and wiser!
2006-08-14 10:24:43 · answer #10 · answered by Carolyn T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋