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MS SB2798

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

David Blount

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi's Juvenile Tobacco Access Prevention Act to extend all restrictions and regulations to "alternative nicotine products" in addition to traditional tobacco products.

  • Prohibits sale of alternative nicotine products to anyone under 18 years of age under any circumstances, while traditional tobacco may be sold to licensed retailers under 18.

  • Requires point-of-sale warning signs at retailers selling tobacco or alternative nicotine products stating the age restriction and proof of age requirement.

  • Establishes penalties for violations including fines ranging from $25 to $250 depending on the offense, community service requirements, and potential suspension or revocation of retail permits.

  • Requires annual unannounced inspections by the Attorney General's office and local law enforcement to ensure compliance, with minors permitted to participate in compliance testing with parental consent.

Legislative Description

Youth access to tobacco; revise to include alternative nicotine products.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare2/17/2020

Full Bill Text

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