IL SB0032

Prohibits sale, distribution, or furnishing of alternative nicotine products (non-tobacco nicotine delivery devices) to persons under 18 years of age, with verification required by government-issued photo ID or third-party age verification for remote sales.

Defines alternative nicotine products as devices delivering nicotine through chewing, smoking, inhaling, or other means, excluding tobacco products and FDA-approved cessation medications.

Prohibits possession of alternative nicotine products by persons under 18 years of age.

Establishes penalties for retailers and employees selling to minors: $200 for first offense, $400 for second, $600 for third, and $800 for fourth or subsequent offenses within a 24-month period.

Minors violating possession restrictions face up to 25 hours community service and $50 fine for first offense, with escalating penalties for repeat violations within 12 months; fines collected split equally between local prosecutors and the state.