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ND SB2328
Bill
Status
2/17/2017
Primary Sponsor
Larry Luick
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AI Summary
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Establishes that only a "proprietor" (owner or day-to-day manager of a retail establishment) can commit infractions for selling tobacco, electronic smoking devices, or alternative nicotine products to minors, replacing broader "any person" language.
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Prohibits displaying tobacco products through self-service displays or displays not behind a clerk-operated counter, with exceptions for permitted vending machines and tobacco specialty stores.
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Defines "proprietor," "alternative nicotine product," "electronic smoking device," "self-service display," and "tobacco specialty store" (which must derive 75% of revenue from tobacco sales and prohibit unaccompanied minors).
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Extends licensing requirements to distributors and dealers selling electronic smoking devices and alternative nicotine products, requiring separate licenses for each outlet or place of business.
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Changes liquid nicotine container violations from civil penalties up to $500 to infractions for each separate violation of the statute.
Legislative Description
Sale of tobacco to minors and licensure of persons in the business of selling tobacco products; and to provide a penalty.
Last Action
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 22 nays 70
3/29/2017