MD HB1282

Licensed sellers of tobacco products, other tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices are prohibited from directly or indirectly advertising or marketing these products to individuals under age 21

Advertising violations include using cartoons, superheroes, video game references, images of food products intended for minors, trademarks mimicking products marketed to minors, symbols or celebrities associated with minors, or images of individuals who appear under age 27

Advertising is prohibited in publications or at events where individuals under 21 constitute 15% or more of the total audience, as measured by survey evidence

Outdoor billboards or sign boards advertising these products are prohibited within 500 feet of a school

Violations constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $1,000 or imprisonment up to 30 days, or both; effective date is October 1, 2026