Bill > HB3771

This bill establishes new restrictions on retail establishments that primarily sell cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products near public schools. Specifically, the bill prohibits retailers where at least 50% of total gross sales come from cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products from operating within one mile of a public primary or secondary school campus. Retailers who violate this restriction can be subject to a civil penalty of up to $5,000, which can be enforced by the attorney general. The bill provides a transition period, giving retailers until March 1, 2026, to comply with the new requirements, and the act itself will take effect on September 1, 2025. The law aims to reduce youth exposure to tobacco and related products by creating a buffer zone between these types of retail establishments and schools, potentially discouraging tobacco use among young people.

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