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ND HB1357

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/11/2023

Primary Sponsor

Alisa Mitskog

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Origin

House of Representatives

68th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the shipping of tobacco products to consumers in North Dakota, whether the seller is located within or outside the state, effective immediately.

  • Requires all tobacco product sales to consumers in North Dakota to be conducted through face-to-face over-the-counter retail transactions only.

  • Expands the definition of "tobacco product" to include electronic smoking devices and nicotine liquid containers, clarifying regulatory scope.

  • Repeals chapter 51-32 of the North Dakota Century Code, which previously governed remote sales of tobacco products.

  • Maintains existing penalties for tobacco law violations, including class A misdemeanor charges and confiscation of tobacco products and cigarette-making machines.

Legislative Description

Remote sales of tobacco products; and to provide a penalty.

Last Action

Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 12 nays 81

2/2/2023

Committee Referrals

Industry, Business and Labor1/11/2023

Full Bill Text

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