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OK HB2317

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Ben Loring

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Raises the minimum age to purchase, possess, or receive tobacco products and vapor products from 18 to 21 years in Oklahoma

  • Prohibits selling, giving, or furnishing tobacco or vapor products to anyone under 21, and bans purchasing these products on behalf of underage individuals

  • Requires retailers to update posted signage to reflect the new 21-year age requirement and demand proof of age from anyone who appears to be under 21

  • Allows employees under 21 to continue handling tobacco and vapor products as part of their job duties

  • Sets effective date of November 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Tobacco; prohibiting the sale of tobacco products or vapor products to persons under twenty-one years of age; effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Alcohol, Tobacco and Controlled Substances

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Controlled Substances2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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