ADOLESCENT TOBACCO USE PREVENTION ACT | NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
200 County Seat Drive, North Entrance, Mineola, NY 11501
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Nassau County, NY
Description
Enforces Article 13-F of the NYS Public Health Law, also known as the Adolescent Tobacco-Use Prevention Act (ATUPA). ATUPA was created to help prevent the sale of tobacco products and accessories to anyone under the age of 21. Tobacco products include cigarettes, cigars, bidis, chewing tobacco and powdered tobacco, rolling papers, smoking paraphernalia, or any other tobacco products. ATUPA has been amended to also prohibit the sale of vapor products, including electronic cigarettes and liquid nicotine, to anyone under the age of 21. ATUPA also bans all flavors of vapor products, with the exception of tobacco flavor. To file a complaint or report a retailer that is selling to anyone under the age of 21 or is selling flavors illegally, please contact the ATUPA Bureau.
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NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Promotes and protects the health of all who live, work, and play in Nassau County. The mission is accomplished through direct services and community partnerships in the following areas: Development and maintenance of individual and community preparedness for public health hazards and events; Investigation, prevention, and control of communicable diseases; Prevention of environmental health hazards through assessment, regulation, and remediation; Promotion of healthy lifestyles through outreach and education and Provision for evaluation and services to individuals, children, and families that have developmental delays and concerns.