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ID S1106

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2017

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes the legal age to possess, purchase, use, or distribute tobacco products and electronic cigarettes from 18 to 21 years old throughout Idaho Code Title 39, Chapter 57

  • Updates permitting and enforcement provisions to reflect the new age requirement, including signage that must display the age restriction and penalties for violations

  • Modifies penalties for minors who violate tobacco laws, with infractions and fines ranging from $17.50 to $300 for first violations and potential misdemeanor charges for subsequent violations

  • Revises delivery sale and age verification requirements for tobacco and electronic cigarette sales to prohibit distribution to anyone under 21 years old

  • Makes corresponding technical corrections and definition updates in related sections of Idaho Code, including provisions for cigarette rolling machine operators and public assistance benefit card restrictions

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to change the legal age of tobacco possession from 18 to 21.

TOBACCO

Last Action

Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs

2/20/2017

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/20/2017
Judiciary and Rules2/17/2017

Full Bill Text

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