Bill > HB6004

This bill amends the "Youth Tobacco Act" to provide a temporary exemption from licensure requirements for individuals who were lawfully selling nicotine or tobacco products before the effective date of the act, as long as they have an application for a license pending. It also makes changes to the criminal and civil penalties for minors who purchase, possess, or use tobacco, vapor, or alternative nicotine products, including community service and participation in health promotion programs. The bill includes exceptions for certain undercover operations and compliance checks, and it specifies that the provisions related to minors will not apply after a certain effective date. The bill is tied to the passage of several other related bills.