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United States government regulations on cigarettes that went into effect yesterday require vendors to check the identification of all cigarette- buying customers who look younger than 27. The Food and Drug Administration rules are intended to thwart mature-looking youths under the legal smoking age of 18. Failure to comply could cost store owners $250. AP - Washington
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