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This bill, known as the California Smoke Shop Regulation and Safety Act, introduces new regulations for smoke shops, effective January 1, 2028, by prohibiting their retail locations from being within 600 feet of a school or daycare center unless a local jurisdiction sets a different distance, and restricting their operating hours for tobacco sales to between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Additionally, smoke shops will be prohibited from possessing, storing, owning, or selling nitrous oxide, which is a gas often misused for recreational purposes, or any related paraphernalia, with enforcement agencies authorized to assess civil penalties for violations, and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA), which handles tax and fee administration, empowered to further penalize and potentially suspend or revoke licenses. The bill also updates references to reflect the CDTFA's role, replacing the former State Board of Equalization, and allows state departments to create specific regulations and licensing for smoke shops.

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