This bill aims to enhance regulations surrounding the delivery of electronic smoking devices and tobacco products by prohibiting such deliveries to individuals under the age of 21. It establishes that no person may complete a delivery of these products to a residence without first obtaining the signature of a resident who is at least 21 years old. The bill also amends existing laws to include this requirement and clarifies that violations will be treated similarly to existing offenses related to selling or furnishing tobacco products to minors.

Additionally, the bill outlines specific defenses for individuals accused of violating these provisions, such as if the purchaser or recipient falsely represented their age through valid identification. It also imposes civil penalties for violations, which escalate with repeated offenses, and allows for the suspension or revocation of retail licenses after multiple violations. Importantly, the bill specifies that these regulations do not apply to employees of the United States Postal Service performing their official duties. The act is set to take effect 180 days after its enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2A:170-51.4, 2C:33-13.1