The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) on Tuesday reminded retailers across the city about steps to be taken to become fully compliant with the new tobacco 21 law when it goes into effect. Beginning July 1, 2016, the sale of tobacco products and accessories to people under age 21 will be prohibited. These and other measures concerning the sale of tobacco products were approved by the City Council in March, and apply to all retailers across the city. In addition to the change in purchase age from 18 to 21, next month stores that have a Retail Tobacco license must post a new warning sign reflecting the new age of 21. To ensure that businesses become educated on these new requirements, the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) has been conducting outreach and educational events for tobacco retailers across the city. The department has hosted several workshops, and has posted one of the workshops on its website to educate business owners on all changes remotely. There will also be a joint BACP and Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Tobacco 21 informational table at the Small Business Expo later this month. More details on the new Tobacco 21 requirements for all retailers are available on the BACP website at www.cityofchicago.org/bacp, on the tobacco regulations webpage.