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Bill would ban e-cigarette loopholes for minors

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State lawmakers will be discussing a bill that bans minors from buying or possessing e-cigarettes.

The legislation would add the vapor and alternative nicotine products to the Youth Tobacco Act.

Senator Rick Jones of Grand Ledge says the measure would close a loophole that allows minors to buy e-cigs.

Governor Rick Snyder previously vetoed a similar bill, saying it didn't go far enough to regulate the industry.

A senate hearing on the bill is scheduled for 1 p.m. this afternoon.