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ID H0498
Bill
Status
2/29/2016
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Requires a tobacco permit from the department to sell, distribute, or possess tobacco products or electronic cigarettes for retail sale at any business location.
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Exempts wholesalers, manufacturers' representatives, and their employees who stock shelves or replenish products at permittees' locations from needing a permit.
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Permits are issued annually at no charge for each business location and are nontransferable to another person, business, or location.
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Requires permittees to display a sign in each location where tobacco products or electronic cigarettes are sold stating the age restriction of 18 years, proof of age requirement, and penalties for illegal sales to minors.
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Prohibits permittees from allowing minor employees to sell or distribute tobacco products or electronic cigarettes, though minors may possess and stock these items for non-sales duties.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to require a certain permit to sell or distribute electronic cigarettes and to require a sign.
ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES
Last Action
Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs
3/1/2016