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AZ HB2125
Bill
Status
1/26/2022
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Udall
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AI Summary
HB2125 Summary
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Requires retail tobacco vendors to obtain a state tobacco retail sales license beginning January 1, 2024, and display the license at their location before selling tobacco products.
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Expands the definition of "tobacco product" to include electronic smoking devices, vape pens, e-cigarettes, and related components or substances that may be aerosolized or vaporized, regardless of nicotine content.
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Establishes civil penalties for retail tobacco vendors who sell tobacco products to underage persons: $500-$750 for first violation, $750-$1,000 plus 7-day sales prohibition for second violation, $1,000-$1,500 plus 30-day prohibition for third violation, and $1,000-$3,000 plus 3-year prohibition for fourth or subsequent violations within 36 months.
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Requires retail tobacco vendors to verify age using government-issued photographic identification and no verification required for persons appearing to be 30 or older; requires at least two unannounced annual compliance checks using underage purchasers.
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Removes criminal penalties for minors in possession of tobacco products and replaces references to age eighteen with federal minimum age of sale for tobacco products standards; prohibits self-service displays except in bars and employee lounges with age restrictions.
Legislative Description
Electronic smoking devices; retail licensing
Tobacco Products
Last Action
House miscellaneous motion: Representative Udall motioned that the House extend its action of Thursday, March 17, 2022, whereby it passed the motion to extend the time to reconsider its third reading action of HB 2125 and that the time for reconsideration be extended another 14 days. Motion passed v/v.
3/30/2022