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ND SB2328

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/17/2017

Primary Sponsor

Larry Luick

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Origin

Senate

65th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/23/2017

Full Bill Text

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