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 incur civil and criminal penalties similar to those for selling or furnishing tobacco products to minors.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the delivery prohibition does not apply to employees of the United States Postal Service performing their official duties. It includes provisions for defenses against prosecution, such as if the purchaser or recipient falsely represented their age or appeared to be of legal age. The bill is set to take effect 180 days after its enactment, allowing time for implementation and compliance.

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