Bill > S04699

This bill amends the New York Public Health Law to establish new regulations for selling electronic cigarettes and liquid nicotine products. Currently, businesses selling tobacco products, herbal cigarettes, and similar items must store these products either behind a counter accessible only to staff or in a locked container. The bill adds a specific requirement that liquid nicotine and electronic cigarettes can only be sold in locations where entry is restricted to individuals who are 21 years of age or older. This means that shops selling these products must create a separate, age-restricted area or section where only customers who are 21 and above can enter. The purpose of this legislation appears to be further limiting youth access to electronic cigarettes and nicotine products by creating additional physical barriers to purchase. The law will go into effect 180 days after it is signed, giving businesses time to adapt to the new requirements.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4699