Bill > S08092

This bill amends the New York Public Health Law to expand existing restrictions on promotional gifts for electronic cigarettes to also include oral nicotine pouches. Specifically, the bill first defines "oral nicotine pouches" as smokeless, pre-portioned pouches containing nicotine (either from tobacco or synthetic sources) and other ingredients like cellulose, water, and flavoring, which are used orally. The legislation then prohibits manufacturers, distributors, and retailers from offering any gifts, rewards, or items to people purchasing oral nicotine pouches as an incentive for buying the product. This means that companies selling these nicotine pouches cannot provide free items, discounts, or other promotional enticements to encourage purchases. The bill is part of a broader effort to regulate the marketing of nicotine products, particularly those that might appeal to younger consumers, and takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8092