SPONSOR: Christ
This bill establishes that no political subdivision shall deny a qualified applicant for a tobacco products license, an alternative nicotine products license, or a vapor products license if the new license is for the same business or location that had a tobacco products license, an alternative nicotine products license, or a vapor products license within the previous 24 months, as described in the bill.
Additionally, any new licensee shall remain eligible for a tobacco products license, an alternative nicotine products license, or a vapor products license, or the renewal thereof, provided that such licensee complies with applicable rules and laws.
The bill changes the minimum age to purchase tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products from 18 years of age to 21 years of age.
The Division of Alcohol and Tobacco within the Department of Public Safety is currently allowed to employ a person 17 years of age, with parental consent, to attempt to purchase tobacco for the purpose of inspection or enforcement of tobacco laws. This bill changes the age to 16 years of age and under 21 years of age.
This bill is similar to SB 522 (2023).
Statutes affected:
Introduced (3555H.01): 407.924, 407.925, 407.926, 407.927, 407.929, 407.931, 407.932, 407.933, 407.934
Committee (3555H.02): 407.924, 407.925, 407.926, 407.927, 407.929, 407.931, 407.932, 407.933, 407.934