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ID S1087

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Raises the definition of "minor" from under 18 years to under 21 years of age for all tobacco and electronic smoking device regulations.

  • Requires parents or guardians of minors under 18 years to potentially attend tobacco awareness programs or perform community service as part of court penalties.

  • Allows employees aged 18-20 years to sell or distribute tobacco products and electronic smoking devices, whereas previously only employees 18+ could do so.

  • Prohibits local units of government from adopting regulations, taxes, or fees on tobacco products or electronic smoking devices that are more restrictive than state law.

  • Updates age verification requirements for delivery sales to require proof that purchasers are at least 21 years old, using credit card matching and third-party age verification services.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to raise the age of legal possession and use of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices to 21.

HEALTH

Last Action

Returned from House Failed; to Secretary of Senate

4/7/2021

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare3/3/2021
State Affairs2/11/2021
Judiciary and Rules2/10/2021

Full Bill Text

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