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Utah Rep. Kraig Powell (R-Heber City) is sponsoring HB157, which would raise the minimum age for the sale, use and possession of smoking and tobacco-related products — including e-cigarettes and vaping materials — from 19 to 21.

Click on the video above and watch Powell explain his reasons for backing the bill.