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CA AB2021

CA AB2021
Crimes: selling or furnishing tobacco or related products and paraphernalia to underage persons.


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Introduced
01/31/2024
In Committee
06/25/2024
Crossed Over
04/18/2024
Passed
08/26/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
09/22/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Session

Bill Summary

An act to amend Section 308 of the Penal Code, relating to crimes.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 308 of the Penal Code to create separate fines for firms, corporations, businesses, retailers, or wholesalers who sell or furnish tobacco or related products and paraphernalia to persons under 21 years of age. The first offense would carry a $500 fine, the second offense a $1,000 fine, and any subsequent offenses a $5,000 fine. This is in addition to the existing fines for individuals of $200 for the first offense, $500 for the second offense, and $1,000 for the third offense. The bill also clarifies that these provisions do not apply to the sale of such products to active duty military personnel 18 years of age or older.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 371, Statutes of 2024. (on 09/22/2024)

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