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NJ A4572
Bill
Status
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rosy Bagolie
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "vapor product" to explicitly include single-use and disposable vaping devices, closing a regulatory loophole in existing New Jersey law.
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Increases civil penalties for selling tobacco or vapor products to persons under 21 from $250/$500/$1,000 to $10,000/$20,000/$20,000 for first, second, and third-plus violations respectively.
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Mandates 90-day license suspension for retailers after a third violation of underage sales laws, with license revocation required after a fourth violation.
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Requires 25% of collected penalties to be used exclusively for youth-focused tobacco and vaping prevention education, including school programs, community awareness campaigns, and cessation services.
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Makes it a petty disorderly offense for anyone 21 or older to purchase refillable or single-use electronic smoking devices or vapor products for a person under 21 years of age.
Legislative Description
Regulates certain vapor products.
Health
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
3/10/2026