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NJ S2135

NJ S2135
Prohibits sale of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices at pharmacies.


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Introduced
05/02/2016
In Committee
05/16/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill prohibits the sale of all tobacco products and electronic smoking devices, including any cartridge or other component of an electronic smoking device, at pharmacies located in New Jersey. The owner of a pharmacy that violates this prohibition will be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $250 for a first violation, not less than $500 for a second violation, and $1,000 for a third or subsequent violation, and the pharmacy may be subject to disciplinary action by the Board of Pharmacy. Nothing in the bill is to be construed to prohibit the sale of smoking cessation products approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the sale of all tobacco products and electronic smoking devices, including any cartridge or other component, at pharmacies located in New Jersey. Pharmacies that violate this prohibition will be subject to civil penalties ranging from $250 to $1,000 per violation, and may also face disciplinary action from the Board of Pharmacy. However, the bill does not prohibit the sale of smoking cessation products approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 05/16/2016)

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