H.F. No. 3532 Summary

• Extends tobacco prohibition to charter schools in addition to public schools, covering all facilities and vehicles owned, leased, or controlled by the school.

• Increases the minimum legal age to purchase tobacco, tobacco-related devices, electronic delivery devices, and nicotine/lobelia products from 18 to 21 years.

• Increases administrative penalties for selling these products to minors: first violation $250 (up from $75), second violation $500 (up from $200), third or subsequent violation $1,000 (up from $250) with suspension or revocation authority.

• Requires licensing authorities to develop alternative penalties for persons under 21 who violate tobacco laws, including tobacco-free education, cessation programs, community service, and court diversion programs.

• Modifies tobacco products shop regulations to prohibit entry to anyone under 21 (previously 18) and requires visible signage at all tobacco retailers stating that sales to persons under 21 are illegal and subject to penalties.