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MN HF4634

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/7/2024

Primary Sponsor

Heather Edelson

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

AI Summary

  • Requires all tobacco retailers licensed under Minnesota law to maintain stock of and offer for retail sale at least one FDA-approved nicotine replacement therapy product, except cigar shops.

  • Allows each tobacco retailer to independently determine whether to stock multiple products, the specific types stocked, and quantities available.

  • Mandates restocking within 5 business days of selling out and requires products back in stock within 14 calendar days of complete depletion.

  • Requires nicotine replacement therapy products be displayed behind checkout counters where public access is restricted, with printed notice inside the establishment and information about the state tobacco cessation program.

  • Exempts cigar shops, defined as establishments selling only cigars and cigar accessories, from all stocking and display requirements.

Legislative Description

Tobacco retailers required to offer for sale at least one type of nicotine replacement therapy product.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy

3/7/2024

Committee Referrals

Commerce Finance & Policy3/7/2024

Full Bill Text

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