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GA HB251
Bill
Status
Passed
4/15/2014
Primary Sponsor
Alan Powell
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AI Summary
- Adds definitions for "alternative nicotine product," "vapor product," and "tobacco product" to Georgia's existing law (O.C.G.A. § 16-12-170) governing the sale and distribution of cigarettes and tobacco to minors
- Extends all existing prohibitions on selling, bartering, purchasing for, or distributing cigarettes and tobacco products to minors (under age 18) to also cover alternative nicotine products and vapor products, including electronic cigarettes, electronic cigars, electronic cigarillos, and electronic pipes
- Requires businesses selling alternative nicotine products or vapor products to post conspicuous signage and comply with the same vending machine restrictions that apply to cigarettes and tobacco products, with a first-offense fine of up to $300.00 for noncompliance
- Expands the definition of "tobacco product sample" to include alternative nicotine products and vapor products distributed at no cost for promotional purposes
- Directs the state revenue commissioner to include locations selling alternative nicotine products and vapor products in annual random, unannounced compliance inspections; effective July 1, 2014
Legislative Description
Tobacco; sale of alternative nicotine products or components to minors; prohibit
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2014
Full Bill Text
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