This bill mandates inspections of retail cigarette and vapor product dealers to ensure compliance with existing regulations. It amends sections of current law to remove the previous requirement that enforcement actions be taken by officials authorized by statute or local ordinance. Instead, it designates the Attorney General or the Commissioner of Health, along with county or municipal law enforcement agencies, as the authorities responsible for conducting inspections at least twice a year. Additionally, follow-up inspections are required within three months of any violation.

The bill also introduces provisions for the treatment of products found in violation of the law. Specifically, it states that any cigarettes or vapor products deemed to be in violation may be classified as prima facie contraband goods, subject to seizure and destruction as ordered by the Attorney General or Commissioner of Health. Furthermore, penalties for violations will be collected and directed to the municipality's treasury for general use. The bill aims to enhance regulatory oversight and enforcement related to flavored tobacco and vapor products.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2A:170-51.6, 2A:170-51.12