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FL H7089

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2020

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Renames Chapter 569 from "Tobacco Products" to "Tobacco and Nicotine Products" and creates a new Part II specifically regulating nicotine products, including e-cigarettes, vaping devices, and liquid nicotine

  • Requires retail nicotine product dealers to obtain permits from the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, with permits issued only to persons 18 years or older

  • Prohibits sale of nicotine products to persons under 18, with second-degree misdemeanor penalties for violations and complete defense available if seller verified age through proper ID checks

  • Establishes penalties for minors possessing nicotine products: 16 hours community service or $25 fine for first violation, potential driver's license suspension for non-compliance

  • Creates requirements for remote/delivery sales including age verification, shipping restrictions, and mandatory use of delivery services that verify recipient age upon delivery

Legislative Description

Nicotine Products

Last Action

Laid on Table - Companion bill(s) CS/CS/CS/SB 810 passed

3/10/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/20/2020
Commerce Committee2/18/2020

Full Bill Text

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