The UK Parliament has passed legislation to create a "smoke free generation": those born after 2008 will be banned from purchasing cigarettes for life. UK passes bill that will ban cigarettes, vapes for future generations pennlive.com Opponents of smoking got a breath of fresh air as the British Parliament passed a bill that will put cigarettes out of reach for future generations. Children born after Dec. 31, 2008 Understanding the Tobacco and Vapes Bill Action on Smoking and Health