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ID H0498

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/29/2016

Primary Sponsor

Health and Welfare Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires a tobacco permit from the department to sell, distribute, or possess tobacco products or electronic cigarettes for retail sale at any business location.

  • Exempts wholesalers, manufacturers' representatives, and their employees who stock shelves or replenish products at permittees' locations from needing a permit.

  • Permits are issued annually at no charge for each business location and are nontransferable to another person, business, or location.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/1/2016

Full Bill Text

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