This bill aims to enhance regulations surrounding the delivery of electronic smoking devices and tobacco products by prohibiting their delivery 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 delivery 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 the penalties for violations, which include civil penalties for individuals who sell or provide tobacco products to those under 21, with fines escalating for repeated offenses. Importantly, the bill specifies that these delivery restrictions do not apply to employees of the United States Postal Service performing their official duties. The Department of Health is authorized to adopt necessary regulations to implement the provisions of this act, which will take effect 180 days after its enactment.

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