Bill > A3992

This bill increases penalties and regulations for the sale of tobacco and vapor products in New Jersey, focusing on protecting minors and reducing youth access to these products. The legislation modifies existing laws to strengthen restrictions on selling tobacco and vapor products to individuals under 21 years old, with significantly increased civil penalties for violations. Retailers who sell such products to underage individuals will now face escalating fines: $750 for the first violation, $1,500 for the second violation, and $3,000 for third and subsequent violations. The bill also expands definitions of tobacco and vapor products, prohibits flavored vapor products, and bans promotional discounts and coupons for these products. Additionally, the legislation requires retailers to use child-resistant containers for liquid nicotine and mandates that 5% of collected penalties be used by the Department of Health to fund educational programs about the dangers of vapor products. Repeat offenders may have their retail licenses suspended or revoked, and the bill creates mechanisms for anonymous reporting of violations and tracking retailer compliance efforts.

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3992