New Vending Machines Require ID for CigarettesThis article comes from Highwaygames.com ![]() Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp. is testing the machines in taverns, nightclubs and restaurants in Los Angeles and Cleveland. "It solves the age-old problem of access through the use of an age verification system," said Steve Rogers, manager of distribution and vending for the Louisville-based maker of Kool, Pall Mall and Lucky Strike cigarettes. Many communities restricted or banned cigarette vending machines after anti-smoking advocates argued they give minors easy access to tobacco. There were about 700,000 cigarette machines in 1987, but their numbers have plummeted to about 166,000. Anti-smoking advocates said the new machines still fall short of verifying that their customers are over 18. "There's a large potential for abuse by minors because they could fraudulently use someone over 18's ID," said Cindy Adams, an American Cancer Society spokeswoman. https://www.highwaygames.comhttps://www.highwaygames.com/arcade-news/new-vending-machines-require-id-for-cigarettes-746/ Copyright © 1999 - 2025, Highwaygames.com All Rights |