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NJ A967

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carol Murphy

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits pharmacies and businesses with on-site pharmacies from selling tobacco products, cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, electronic smoking devices, and related components including cartridges

  • Civil penalties for violations: minimum $250 for first offense, minimum $500 for second offense, and $1,000 for third and subsequent violations

  • Pharmacies violating the prohibition may face disciplinary action from the Board of Pharmacy; other business entities may face action from relevant regulatory agencies

  • Exemptions allow continued sale of FDA-approved smoking cessation products and dispensing of medical cannabis (with paraphernalia) by licensed dispensaries to registered patients

  • Takes effect on the first day of the seventh month following enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits sale of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices at pharmacies and certain businesses with on-site pharmacies.

Health

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Health1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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