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NJ S4235

NJ S4235
Increases fines for selling single cigarettes and cigarettes in packs of less than 20.

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Introduced
03/03/2025
In Committee
03/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill doubles the penalties that apply to individuals who sell, offer for sale, give away, or deliver single cigarettes or cigarettes in packs of less than 20 cigarettes at retail or through a vending machine. In the case of a vending machine that is in violation of this prohibition, the owner of the vending machine will be subject to a penalty of at least $200, but no more than $1,000, for each day that the vending machine is in violation. The current penalty that applies to vending machine violations is $100 to $500 per day. In the case of retail sales in violation of the prohibition, the applicable penalty will be $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for a second or subsequent offense; the current penalty for retail violations is $250 for a first offense and $500 for a second or subsequent offense.

AI Summary

This bill increases penalties for selling single cigarettes or cigarettes in packs of fewer than 20, which are currently prohibited in New Jersey. Under the proposed changes, the fine for operating a vending machine that sells these restricted cigarette quantities will increase from $100-$500 per day to $200-$1,000 per day. Similarly, retail sales penalties will double, changing from $250 for a first offense to $500, and from $500 for subsequent offenses to $1,000. The bill amends an existing law from 2004 that originally banned the sale of single cigarettes and small cigarette packs, likely aimed at discouraging youth smoking and ensuring compliance with packaging regulations. By increasing financial penalties, the legislation seeks to create a stronger deterrent against violations of the original cigarette sales restrictions. The changes will take effect immediately upon enactment.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 03/03/2025)
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4235
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4500/4235_I1.HTM
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