This bill aims to prohibit the delivery of electronic smoking devices and tobacco products 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 an individual who is at least 21 years old and resides at that location. Violations of this provision will be treated as violations of existing laws regarding the sale and distribution of tobacco products to minors. The bill also clarifies that these delivery restrictions do not apply to employees of the United States Postal Service performing their official duties.

Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to include new language that reinforces the age restriction and outlines the penalties for violations. It specifies that individuals who deliver, sell, or provide tobacco products or electronic smoking devices to those under 21 will face fines and potential civil penalties. The bill allows for defenses against prosecution if the purchaser or recipient falsely represented their age or appeared to be of legal age. The Department of Health is authorized to adopt necessary regulations to implement the provisions of this act, which will take effect 180 days after enactment.

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