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CA SB151
Bill
AI Summary
- Raises the minimum legal age to purchase and possess tobacco products from 18 to 21 years of age throughout California law
- Authorizes the State Department of Public Health to conduct sting inspections using persons under 21 years of age (previously used persons 15-16) to enforce tobacco sales prohibitions
- Increases civil penalties for selling tobacco to underage persons, ranging from $400-$600 for first violation to $5,000-$6,000 for fifth violation within five years
- Allows local governments to adopt ordinances requiring more restrictive age limits for tobacco purchases without being preempted by state law
- Establishes that persons under 21 assisting with enforcement activities are immune from prosecution for possession of tobacco products during those activities
Legislative Description
Tobacco products: minimum legal age.
Last Action
From Assembly without further action.
11/30/2016
Committee Referrals
Governmental Organization6/18/2015
Appropriations4/9/2015
Health2/19/2015
Rules1/29/2015
Full Bill Text
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