Bill > SB00478

This bill seeks to restrict the ability of new tobacco retailers to operate near schools by establishing a minimum distance requirement of 1,000 feet from school premises. If a municipality already has an existing law that prohibits alcohol sales within a specific distance from a school, the bill would apply the same distance restriction to the sale of tobacco, electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), and vapor products. The terms "electronic nicotine delivery systems" and "vapor products" refer to electronic cigarettes and other devices that heat a liquid to create an aerosol for inhalation, which typically contains nicotine. The bill's primary goal is to prioritize public health by reducing youth exposure to and access to tobacco and nicotine-related products near schools, thereby potentially discouraging youth from initiating tobacco and nicotine use.

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