HB 1093 - Tobacco 21 Act Summary

• Raises the minimum age to purchase, possess, and use tobacco products from 18 to 21 years old throughout Florida law, including cigarettes, cigars, electronic smoking devices, and related products.

• Expands the definition of "tobacco products" to explicitly include electronic smoking devices and components/liquids used with them, while excluding FDA-approved drugs and devices.

• Updates penalties for minors violating tobacco laws, including community service requirements, $25 fines, school-approved anti-tobacco programs, and potential driver license suspension or revocation for repeated violations.

• Requires retailers to implement age verification procedures, employee training programs, and point-of-sale materials showing the legal purchase age; increases signage requirements to reflect the new age restriction.

• Repeals section 877.112 (restrictions on nicotine products) and amends related statutes to conform to the age 21 requirement; effective date is July 1, 2017.