CT SB00290

Raises the minimum age to purchase tobacco products, electronic nicotine delivery systems, and vapor products from 18 to 21 years old, effective October 1, 2016.

Updates penalties for violations to apply to persons under 21 years of age, including civil penalties ranging from $50-$500 for underage purchasers and $200-$750 for sellers, with license suspension possible for repeat violations.

Requires dealers and distributors to display notices at points of sale stating that sale of tobacco products to persons under 21 is prohibited and listing associated penalties.

Clarifies that "vapor product" does not include medicinal products used by licensed health care providers to treat patients in a health care setting.

Modifies signage requirements for smoking and vaping prohibitions to allow posting signs in conspicuous locations within buildings rather than requiring signs in every room.