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NJ A1810

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Alixon Collazos-Gill

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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)

  • Defines banned "characterizing flavors" to include menthol, mint, wintergreen, clove, fruit, chocolate, vanilla, honey, candy, cocoa, dessert, alcoholic beverage, herb, and spice flavoring

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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