Bill > SB0322

This bill modifies Indiana's tobacco sales regulations by changing the age restriction language from "less than twenty-one (21) years of age" to "born after June 30, 2004" across multiple sections of state law. Essentially, this shifts the legal tobacco purchase age definition from a direct age reference to a birth date cutoff, which means anyone born after June 30, 2004, would be prohibited from purchasing tobacco products, e-liquids, or electronic cigarettes. The bill applies this new language to various sections covering retail sales, delivery sales, vending machines, and enforcement actions, ensuring consistent terminology. The changes also maintain existing penalties for violations, such as civil infractions for selling tobacco to individuals who do not meet the age requirement, and require businesses to update their signage and training programs to reflect the new birth date restriction. The modifications will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving businesses and enforcement agencies time to prepare for the updated language.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/322/details