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China Mulls Ban on Alcohol, Tobacco Sales to Youths
August 23, 2006

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Chinese lawmakers are considering a proposal to ban the sale of alcohol and cigarettes to youths under age 18, Xinhua reported Aug. 22.

The proposed amendment to China's Law on the Protection of Minors would require retailers to post signs saying that sales to minors are prohibited; those caught selling to youths would face administrative punishment, including possible fines.

No specific penalties are included in the amendment, however.

China has more than 300 million citizens under age 18.

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