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ID S1308
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/10/2020
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
- Raises the legal age to possess, purchase, use, or consume tobacco products and electronic cigarettes from 18 to 21 years old, defining those 18-20 years old as "young adults" subject to specific restrictions
- Allows young adults (18-20) to sell and distribute tobacco products in the course of employment, while minors (under 18) can only possess but not sell tobacco products
- Prohibits sale or distribution of tobacco products and electronic cigarettes to anyone under age 21, with an affirmative defense if the seller requested and reasonably relied on photographic identification
- Establishes tiered penalties for violations: first violation of possession by minors/young adults is a $17.50 infraction; subsequent violations increase to $200-$300 fines and up to 30 days imprisonment
- Updates permittee signage requirements to reference the new age 21 restriction and requires state Department of Health and Welfare to conduct at least one annual unannounced inspection per retailer location, including inspections assisted by minors or young adults with parental consent
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to raise the age of possession for tobacco products and electronic cigarettes to 21.
HEALTH
Last Action
Filed in Office of the Secretary of Senate
2/27/2020
Committee Referrals
State Affairs2/11/2020
Judiciary and Rules2/10/2020
Full Bill Text
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