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AZ HB2109

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/18/2018

Primary Sponsor

Paul Boyer

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-third Legislature - Second Regular Session (2018)

AI Summary

  • Raises the age limit for tobacco product purchases and possession from under 18 years to under 21 years of age throughout Arizona law.

  • Expands the definition of "tobacco products" to include electronic smoking devices, components, accessories, and liquids used in such devices, regardless of nicotine content.

  • Requires retail tobacco vendors to post signs at least 80 square inches stating that persons under 21 years of age may not purchase tobacco products, with block letters at least one-half inch in height.

  • Makes violation of the new signage requirement an unlawful practice under consumer protection law, allowing the Attorney General to investigate and pursue enforcement action.

  • Applies the age 21 restriction to all tobacco-related offenses including selling to minors (petty offense), possession by minors (petty offense with possible community service), and misrepresenting age to obtain tobacco products (petty offense with fine up to $500).

Legislative Description

Tobacco possession; sale; age; signage.

Tobacco Products

Last Action

House HEALTH Committee action: Do Pass, voting: (8-1-0-0-0-0)

2/1/2018

Full Bill Text

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