HB2853 Summary

• Amends Arizona law to replace the term "minor" with "person who is under the minimum age of sale for tobacco products as set by the federal food, drug, and cosmetic act" throughout the statute governing tobacco and vapor product sales to underage persons.

• Establishes escalating enterprise penalties for businesses that violate tobacco/vapor product sales restrictions, including fines ranging from $500-$5,000 and mandatory court-approved tobacco retailer educational courses.

• Imposes sales prohibitions on enterprises: 30 days for a second violation, 90 days for a third violation, and one year for a fourth or subsequent violation within 36 months.

• Prohibits enterprises from selling, giving or furnishing tobacco or vapor products for twice the original prohibition period if they violate a court-imposed restriction.

• Requires at least one owner or manager and one non-manager employee to attend the court-approved educational course when ordered by the court.