ND SB2156

Raises minimum age for purchasing, possessing, and using tobacco products, electronic smoking devices, and alternative nicotine products from 18 to 21 years old throughout North Dakota Century Code.

Makes it an infraction for any person to sell, furnish, or procure tobacco products or electronic smoking devices to individuals under 21, and a noncriminal offense for individuals under 21 to purchase or possess such products.

Prohibits self-service displays of tobacco products except in tobacco specialty stores and restricts vending machine sales of tobacco products to areas where individuals under 21 cannot access them.

Establishes a $25 fee for individuals 14 years or older found in violation, with procedures for court hearings, bond posting, and potential fee waivers or reductions by judges.

Prohibits mail and online sales of tobacco products, electronic smoking devices, and alternative nicotine products to individuals under 21, requiring age verification through government-issued ID or commercial databases and signature confirmation upon delivery.