AZ HB2747

Establishes a statewide tobacco retail sales licensing requirement effective January 1, 2025, requiring all retail tobacco vendors to obtain and display a valid license issued by the Department of Health Services.

Expands the definition of "tobacco product" to include electronic smoking devices, their components, accessories, and any aerosolized or vaporized substance used in them, regardless of nicotine content.

Shifts penalties from criminal (petty offense) to civil violations with graduated penalties: first violation requires tobacco education class or $500-$750 fine; second violation within 36 months incurs $750-$1,000 fine and 7-day sales prohibition; third violation carries $1,000-$1,500 fine and 30-day prohibition; fourth or subsequent violation results in $1,000-$3,000 fine and 3-year sales prohibition.

Requires retail tobacco vendors to verify purchasers are at least the federal minimum age of sale by examining government-issued photographic identification and mandates employee training on age verification and legal sales requirements.

Prohibits self-service tobacco product displays except in bars restricting underage entry or employee lounges with no underage employees; requires minimum two unannounced compliance checks annually conducted by persons under the legal sales age.