AZ SB1400

Establishes a state tobacco retail sales licensing system requiring retailers to obtain a valid license from the Department of Health Services beginning January 1, 2022, with licenses valid for two years.

Expands the definition of "tobacco product" to include electronic smoking devices, vaping products, and related components, regardless of nicotine content.

Implements civil penalties for sales to underage customers, replacing criminal penalties: first violation $500-$750, second violation $750-$1,000 with minimum 7-day sales prohibition, third violation $1,000-$1,500 with minimum 30-day prohibition, fourth or subsequent violation $1,000-$3,000 with three-year prohibition.

Requires age verification using government-issued photographic identification for all tobacco purchases, with exemption for customers appearing to be 30 years or older; mandates at least two unannounced compliance checks annually for each retailer.

Requires retailers to provide employee training on legal sales age restrictions and acceptable identification types; prohibits self-service displays except in bars and employee lounges, with limited exception for cigars and pipe tobacco at specialty retailers.