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ID H0341
Bill
Status
1/16/2018
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Establishes an annual $100 permit fee for tobacco product retailers, changing from no charge to a required payment for each business location.
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Directs all permit fee revenue to the prevention of minors' access to tobacco fund created under section 39-5711 for administration, inspections, and enforcement activities.
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Prohibits permittees from allowing minor employees to sell or distribute tobacco products, with limited exceptions for stocking shelves or carrying purchases to customer vehicles.
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Requires display of state-mandated signage at retail locations stating that tobacco sales to minors under 18 are prohibited and warning of strict fines and penalties.
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Establishes that the prevention of minors' access to tobacco fund shall consist of federal funds, permit fees, civil penalty fines, and other available revenue sources.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to establish a certain fee and to revise provisions regarding the Prevention of Minors' Access to Tobacco Fund.
TOBACCO
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Health & Welfare
1/17/2018