Bill > SB1266

This bill adds a new section to the Virginia Code that prohibits individuals under 21 years of age from possessing retail tobacco or hemp products intended for smoking. The law defines this as a Class 1 misdemeanor, which is a criminal offense that can carry penalties such as up to 12 months in jail and/or a fine. However, the bill includes two specific exceptions to this prohibition: first, individuals under 21 can possess such products while making deliveries as part of their employment, and second, when participating in scientific medical research related to tobacco use prevention, cessation, or regulation, provided the research has been approved by an appropriate review board. An additional exception exists for law enforcement officers who may need to possess these products as part of their official duties. The bill aims to further restrict access to tobacco and hemp smoking products for young people, building on existing regulations that already prohibit sales of these products to individuals under 21 years of age.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SB1266