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NY S03536

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/30/2024

Primary Sponsor

James Skoufis

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution of candy and confectionery products designed to resemble cigarettes, pipes, or cigars, including candy cigarettes and bubble gum cigars.

  • Prevents use of tobacco product names, symbols, devices, or identifying marks in advertising or packaging of candy and confectionery products.

  • Defines "candy and confectionery" to include bars, chocolates, nuts with coatings, gum, fudge, mints, licorice, and similar sweetened products in various forms.

  • Establishes civil fines of $100 to $500 for violations of the prohibition.

  • Takes effect on January 1st following enactment into law.

Legislative Description

Prohibits the packaging, sale and distribution of confectionery and candy designed to resemble a tobacco product.

Last Action

referred to health

5/30/2024

Committee Referrals

Health5/30/2024
Health1/31/2023

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