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NJ A1810
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Alixon Collazos-Gill
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AI Summary
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Expands New Jersey's existing flavored cigarette ban to include menthol and clove cigarettes, which were previously exempted when the law was enacted in 2008
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Prohibits retailers from selling, offering for sale, or distributing flavored oral nicotine pouches (tobacco-free pouches containing nicotine) and flavored non-premium cigars (mechanically manufactured or mass-produced cigars)
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Defines banned "characterizing flavors" to include menthol, mint, wintergreen, clove, fruit, chocolate, vanilla, honey, candy, cocoa, dessert, alcoholic beverage, herb, and spice flavoring
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Establishes civil penalties for violations: minimum $250 for first offense, $500 for second offense, and $1,000 for third and subsequent offenses, with potential license suspension or revocation
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment and shifts enforcement focus from individuals to retailers, including those using vending machines
Legislative Description
Prohibits sale of flavored cigarettes, non-premium cigars, and oral nicotine pouches.
Health
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
1/9/2024