Bill > HB4966

This bill amends West Virginia law to increase penalties for adults who provide tobacco products, including vapes and cartridges, to individuals under 21 years of age. Specifically, it introduces new misdemeanor penalties for individuals who are not employees of a retail outlet selling tobacco products, with fines escalating for subsequent offenses: $500 for a first conviction, $1,500 for a second, and $2,500 for a third or subsequent conviction, with the possibility of up to 60 days in jail for the latter. This change aims to deter adults from illegally purchasing these products for underage individuals, a practice that contributes to youth access to tobacco and vaping products.

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