Individuals under the age of 21 can no longer purchase any tobacco products
A bill currently in the legislature may move to significantly regulate the industry
Legislation proposed last week would come close to an outright ban
Tribal smoke shops wouldn't be affected by the new law however
The current minimum age is 18
This bill now heads to the House for consideration
Sen. Jerry Hill authored the bill with 17 other lawmakers
Several local vape shop owners showed up to speak on behalf of the exemption
Meanwhile New Jersey is on the brink of legalization
Whatever bill comes forward is expected to pass on March 25th