NY A10182

Increases minimum purchasing age for tobacco products and electronic cigarettes from 18 to 21 years old, including requirements for age verification at point of sale with valid government-issued photographic identification and updated signage in retail locations.

Expands the definition of "smoking" to include vaporization of nicotine or other chemicals within electronic cigarettes, making electronic cigarettes subject to existing smoking restrictions in public places.

Prohibits sale or display of tobacco products, herbal cigarettes, shisha, and electronic cigarettes to individuals under 21 years old, with storage requirements behind counters or in locked containers in retail establishments.

Restricts vending machine distribution of tobacco products and electronic cigarettes to bars, private clubs, tobacco businesses, and certain workplace locations, with updated age-related restrictions to 21 years old.

Directs the Department of Health to examine and evaluate electronic cigarettes within 60 days, including adverse health effects, effectiveness as smoking cessation tools, nicotine addiction potential, and chemical composition of liquid nicotine; requires commissioner to report findings to governor and legislature within one year.