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CA SB1314

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Caroline Menjivar

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits new smoke shops from opening within 600 feet of schools or daycare centers, effective January 1, 2028, unless local jurisdictions specify a different radius
  • Restricts smoke shop operating hours to 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., banning retail tobacco sales during overnight hours
  • Bans smoke shops from possessing, storing, or selling nitrous oxide and related paraphernalia
  • Establishes civil penalties for violations ranging from $1,000-$1,500 for first offense up to $20,000+ for five or more violations within five years, with license suspension or revocation for repeat offenders
  • Authorizes the State Department of Public Health and California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to create separate licensing categories and regulations specifically for smoke shops

Legislative Description

Smoke shops: locations, hours of operation, and sale of nitrous oxide.

Last Action

Referred to Coms. on REV. & TAX. and HEALTH.

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Revenue and Taxation3/4/2026
Rules2/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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