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TN HB1059
TN HB1059AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, relative to criminal offenses.
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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, increases from $50 to $500 the maximum fine for selling a vapor product to a person who has not attained 21 years of age. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to increase the maximum fine for selling vapor products to individuals under 21 years old from $50 to $500. Specifically, the legislation modifies existing criminal code to establish that selling a vapor product to a person under 21 is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a maximum fine of $500. The bill also clarifies that other violations related to vapor products under various sections of Tennessee Code (such as those involving possession or distribution) remain Class C misdemeanors. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will apply to any offenses committed on or after that date. This update appears intended to strengthen enforcement and create a more significant financial deterrent for businesses that sell vapor products to underage individuals.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Returned to the Clerk's Desk. (on 03/26/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1059&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1059 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1059.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1059.pdf |
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