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CT SB00532

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/18/2023

Primary Sponsor

Robert Sampson

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Origin

Senate

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 53-544 of the general statutes to eliminate the requirement that seller's agents or employees request identification from purchasers of cigarettes or tobacco products.

  • Removes the mandate to verify that purchasers are 21 years of age or older by requiring presentation of a driver's license or identity card, regardless of apparent age.

  • Stated purpose is to reduce the burden on retailers who sell tobacco products.

Legislative Description

An Act Eliminating The Requirement That Sellers Require Identification From Each Person Who Purchases Cigarettes Or A Tobacco Product.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health

1/18/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/18/2023

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