Senate Bill No. 936 amends existing laws regarding the sale and distribution of tobacco, nicotine, and vapor products to individuals under the age of twenty-one in Oklahoma. The bill establishes that it is unlawful to sell or furnish these products to minors and outlines the responsibilities of sellers to demand proof of age from purchasers who appear to be underage. The bill also specifies penalties for violations, including administrative fines that increase with repeated offenses. Notably, for a third offense, the bill imposes a fine of up to $300 for the employee and $1,000 for the store owner, while for a fourth or subsequent offense, the fines increase to $300 for the employee and $1,500 for the store owner. Additionally, the bill allows for the suspension of the store's license or sales tax permit for specified periods based on the number of offenses.

The bill also clarifies the liability of both employees and store owners for violations, stating that each violation by an employee is considered a violation against the owner for the purpose of license suspensions. It includes provisions for notifying store owners when an employee is found in violation and outlines the consequences for failing to pay fines, which may result in the suspension of driver licenses or store permits. The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.