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Introduced
12/18/2017
12/18/2017
In Committee
01/03/2018
01/03/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2018
03/10/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Revises shipping documentation requirements for specified sales of tobacco products; removes tobacco offenses from driver license penalties for persons under age 18; revises age for smoking near school property; revises prohibited age related to sale, delivery, gift, possession, & purchase of tobacco products; provides & revises penalties; revises provisions relating to restrictions on sale & delivery of nicotine products & nicotine dispensing devices.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Tobacco 21 Act," raises the minimum age to purchase tobacco products, including electronic smoking devices, from 18 to 21 years old. It revises shipping documentation requirements for tobacco product sales, removes tobacco offense penalties from driver's license restrictions for minors, raises the age for smoking near schools, and updates definitions and penalties related to the sale, delivery, and possession of tobacco products. The bill aims to prevent the sale of tobacco products to individuals under 21 and encourage responsible retail practices by dealers.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (12)
Lori Berman (D)*,
Bruce Antone (D),
Katie Edwards-Walpole (D),
Bill Hager (R),
Gayle Harrell (R),
Sam Killebrew (R),
Ralph Massullo (R),
Stan McClain (R),
David Santiago (R),
Cyndi Stevenson (R),
Jackeline Toledo (R),
Clay Yarborough (R),
Last Action
Died in Careers and Competition Subcommittee (on 03/10/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1029 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1029/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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