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NJ S3644

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/19/2024

Primary Sponsor

Linda Greenstein

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mandates that officials authorized by the Attorney General or Commissioner of Health inspect retail cigarette and vapor product dealers at least twice annually

  • Requires follow-up inspections within three months after any violation is discovered at a retail location

  • Authorizes the Attorney General or Commissioner of Health to order seizure and disposal or destruction of cigarettes and vapor products found in violation, declaring them contraband goods

  • Civil penalties for flavored cigarette violations range from $250 (first offense) to $1,000 (third and subsequent offenses); flavored vapor product violations range from $500 to $2,000

  • Penalties collected are paid into the treasury of the municipality where the violation occurred for general municipal use

Legislative Description

Requires inspections of retail cigarette and vapor product dealers.

Budget and Appropriations

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Budget and Appropriations12/8/2025
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens9/19/2024

Full Bill Text

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