This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 461.19, to prohibit local units of government from banning the sale of flavored tobacco products. The new legal language defines key terms such as "flavored product," "electronic delivery device," and "tobacco-related device," and establishes that local ordinances cannot impose a ban on flavored products or restrict their sale within the jurisdiction of counties, home rule charter or statutory cities, or towns.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that while local governments can adopt more restrictive regulations regarding tobacco sales, they cannot completely prohibit flavored products. It mandates that local governing bodies must provide notice to licensees about any proposed ordinance changes at least 30 days prior to a meeting. The effective date of this legislation is set for the day following its final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 461.19