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NY A00273

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/5/2017

Primary Sponsor

Linda Rosenthal

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Origin

Assembly

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the minimum age to purchase tobacco products, herbal cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, liquid nicotine, shisha, bidis, and gutka from 18 to 21 years old across New York State
  • Requires retailers to check photographic identification to verify customers are at least 21 years old, with no ID required for individuals reasonably appearing to be at least 25 years old
  • Updates signage requirements in places of business selling tobacco products to reflect the new 21-year-old age restriction
  • Modifies provisions for tobacco product distribution at conventions, trade shows, factory sites, and construction sites to limit access to persons 21 and older
  • Takes effect 120 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Increases the age to purchase tobacco products from 18 years old to 21 years old.

Last Action

ordered to third reading rules cal.440

6/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules6/18/2018
Codes6/15/2017
Health1/5/2017

Full Bill Text

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