| Attorney General William Tong and a coalition of 34 U.S. states and territories reached a $438.5 million agreement with JUUL Labs, resolving a 2-year investigation into the e-cigarette manufacturer's marketing and sales practices. Connecticut will receive a minimum of $16.2 million through the settlement, which will be used for smoking cessation, prevention, and mitigation efforts. Our state has worked to take a strong stand against e-cigarette manufacturers and this settlement is another step towards preventing a new generation from becoming addicted to nicotine.
In 2019, the Connecticut General Assembly passed legislation that increased the legal smoking age from 18 to 21 and requires online e-cigarette sellers to obtain a signature and proof of age from individuals who purchase e-cigarettes online.
While cigarette use among youth has been declining, other types of nicotine delivery systems, like e-cigarettes, have been on the rise. I will continue to work to hold these manufacturers accountable and curb youth smoking in our state. |
