Loading chat...

IL HB3809

Bill

Status

Failed

1/8/2019

Primary Sponsor

Sonya Harper

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands tobacco product display restrictions to require all tobacco and alternative nicotine products (not just single packs of cigarettes) be sold from behind the counter, in an age-restricted area, or in a sealed display case.

  • Prohibits candy from being displayed within 5 feet of any counter that has tobacco products behind it.

  • Defines "candy" as sugar or sweetener-based preparations with chocolate, fruits, nuts, or flavorings in bars, drops, or pieces form, excluding items containing flour or requiring refrigeration.

  • Removes the "line of sight" requirement for other tobacco products, replacing it with the behind-counter or age-restricted area display requirements.

  • Exempts retail tobacco stores that derive at least 90% of revenue from tobacco products and restrict entry to persons under 18 unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Legislative Description

TOBACCO PRODUCT DISPLAY-CANDY

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/8/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules3/31/2017
Consumer Protection3/1/2017
Rules2/10/2017

Full Bill Text

No bill text available