FL S0224

Prohibits selling, delivering, bartering, furnishing, or giving nicotine products or nicotine dispensing devices (e.g., electronic cigarettes, electronic cigars, electronic pipes) to persons under 18 years of age, with violations classified as a second-degree misdemeanor and repeat offenses within one year elevated to a first-degree misdemeanor

Makes it unlawful for persons under 18 to possess nicotine products or dispensing devices, with penalties escalating from 16 hours of community service or a $25 fine for a first offense to driver's license suspension or revocation for a third violation within 12 weeks

Prohibits minors from misrepresenting their age or military service to purchase nicotine products and provides affirmative defenses for sellers who verify a buyer's age through valid identification in good faith

Requires retailers selling nicotine products or dispensing devices to post conspicuous signage stating sales to persons under 18 are illegal, and to provide age-verification materials at checkout counters; dealers selling both tobacco and nicotine products may use a single combined sign

Bans self-service merchandising of nicotine products and requires sales to occur under a retailer's direct control or line of sight, with an exception for establishments that prohibit persons under 18 on the premises; effective July 1, 2014