Smoking causes 430,000 deaths every year - more than AIDS, alcohol, drug abuse, car crashes, murders, suicides, and fires combined. 

Nicotine is one of the most addictive substances on the planet - once you are hooked, it is very hard to quit.

A pack a day smoker can spend over $1000 a year on cigarettes.

Smoking causes yellow teeth, bad breath, smelly clothes, and wrinkles  - YUCK!!!

Smoking will reduce your ability to play sports and be active because it decreases your ability to breathe. 

Look around - most of your classmates, co-workers, and people in your community DO NOT SMOKE!!

In many businesses, cities, and states, you cannot smoke in public places, including restaurants.  Who wants to stand alone outside, sometimes in the rain and cold, just to smoke?  THE MAJORITY ENJOYS CLEAN AIR INDOORS. 

Youth Access Laws
           
KRS 438.11 It is unlawful for a person under age 18 to purchase or accept receipt of a tobacco product.  It is also unlawful to present a fake ID for the purpose of buying tobacco products. 

Penalties
$50 and 20 hours of community service for first offense within a one year period.
$200 and 40 hours of community service for a second offense within a one year period.

KRS 438.350 No person under the age of 18 shall possess or use tobacco products.  If any person under the age of 18 is found to be in possession of a tobacco product in plain view of a law enforcement officer, the tobacco product can be confiscated by the officer.