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NY S03536
Bill
Status
5/30/2024
Primary Sponsor
James Skoufis
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AI Summary
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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.
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Prevents use of tobacco product names, symbols, devices, or identifying marks in advertising or packaging of candy and confectionery products.
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Defines "candy and confectionery" to include bars, chocolates, nuts with coatings, gum, fudge, mints, licorice, and similar sweetened products in various forms.
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Establishes civil fines of $100 to $500 for violations of the prohibition.
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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