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IL HB3809
Bill
Status
1/8/2019
Primary Sponsor
Sonya Harper
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AI Summary
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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.
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Prohibits candy from being displayed within 5 feet of any counter that has tobacco products behind it.
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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.
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Removes the "line of sight" requirement for other tobacco products, replacing it with the behind-counter or age-restricted area display requirements.
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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