They may make the move as more states go to 21
An LA City Council vote on researching ways to crack down was approved
If passed the measure would wade into relatively uncharted territories
The proposal died after lawmakers pushed to move other priorities forward
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