Columbus (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Big changes in the tobacco industry are less than 48 hours away. Starting this Thursday, Ohio’s new Tobacco 21 law will take effect, raising the age to purchase cigarettes and other tobacco products from 18 to 21. The law also applies to alternative nicotine products such as e-cigarettes and vaping products. It will also become illegal to give such products to others under age 21.