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CA SB793

Bill

Status

Passed

8/28/2020

Primary Sponsor

Kevin McCarty

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits tobacco retailers from selling, offering for sale, or possessing with intent to sell flavored tobacco products or tobacco product flavor enhancers, defined as products imparting a characterizing taste or aroma other than tobacco (including fruit, chocolate, mint, menthol, candy, and similar flavors)

  • Exempts flavored shisha tobacco products sold by hookah tobacco retailers that prohibit anyone under 21 from entering the premises and comply with all relevant state and local tobacco laws

  • Exempts premium cigars sold in cigar lounges where products are purchased and consumed only on premises, and exempts loose leaf tobacco and premium cigars from the prohibition

  • Violation is punishable as an infraction with a $250 fine per violation

  • Does not preempt local ordinances that impose greater restrictions on tobacco product access; local restrictions prevail in case of conflict

Legislative Description

Flavored tobacco products.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 34, Statutes of 2020.

8/28/2020

Committee Referrals

Appropriations8/6/2020
Health6/29/2020
Appropriations5/13/2020
Health1/15/2020
Rules1/6/2020

Full Bill Text

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