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Introduced
09/11/2019
09/11/2019
In Committee
09/23/2019
09/23/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2020
03/14/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to the use of regulated substances; amending s. 210.095, F.S.; deleting the definition of the term "adult"; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 381.986, F.S.; providing that it is unlawful for a qualified physician to issue a physician certification for marijuana in a form for smoking to a patient under 21 years of age; requiring the standardized informed consent form to include certain information concerning negative health effects of smoking marijuana on persons under 21 years of age; creating s. 386.2115, F.S.; prohibiting the sale of certain flavored liquid nicotine products; providing an exception; providing penalties; amending s. 386.212, F.S.; providing that it is unlawful for persons under 21 years of age to smoke tobacco or vape in, on, or within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a public or private elementary, middle, or secondary school during specified hours; amending s. 569.002, F.S.; revising definitions; amending s. 569.007, F.S.; providing that it is unlawful to sell or deliver tobacco products to persons under the age of 21; providing an exception; amending s. 569.0075, F.S.; prohibiting certain entities from gifting sample tobacco products to persons under the age of 21; amending s. 569.008, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 569.101, F.S.; providing that it is unlawful to sell, deliver, barter, furnish, or give tobacco products to persons under the age of 21; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 569.11, F.S.; prohibiting persons under the age of 21 from possessing tobacco products; providing that it is unlawful for persons under the age of 21 to misrepresent their age or military service to acquire tobacco products; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending ss. 569.12, 569.14, and 569.19, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 877.112, F.S.; providing and revising definitions; prohibiting the sale and possession of nicotine products or nicotine dispensing devices by persons under the age of 21; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to Florida laws related to the use of regulated substances, particularly tobacco and nicotine products. The key provisions include:
- Raising the legal age to purchase tobacco, nicotine, and related products from 18 to 21 years old, with some exceptions for military service members.
- Prohibiting the sale of flavored liquid nicotine products, except for tobacco-flavored products.
- Prohibiting persons under 21 from smoking or vaping within 1,000 feet of a school.
- Updating definitions and sales restrictions for tobacco, nicotine, and related products.
- Increasing penalties for selling these products to minors and for minors in possession.
- Requiring retailers to post signage about the new age restrictions.
The overall aim of this bill is to further restrict access to tobacco and nicotine products, particularly for young people, in order to protect public health.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (8)
Nicholas Duran (D)*,
Jackeline Toledo (R)*,
Mike Beltran (R),
John Cortes (D),
Anna Eskamani (D),
Javier Fernández (D),
Michael Grieco (D),
Matt Willhite (D),
Last Action
Died in Business and Professions Subcommittee (on 03/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/151 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/151/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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