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NJ S992
NJ S992Prohibits sale of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices at pharmacies and certain businesses with on-site pharmacies.*
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Introduced
01/16/2018
01/16/2018
In Committee
09/10/2019
09/10/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 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 cartridges or other components, at pharmacies and businesses with on-site pharmacies in New Jersey. The owner of a pharmacy that violates this prohibition will be subject to civil penalties, and the pharmacy may also face disciplinary action by the Board of Pharmacy. The bill also allows pharmacies and businesses with on-site pharmacies to sell smoking cessation products approved by the FDA, as well as medical cannabis and related supplies, if they have the appropriate permits.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 09/10/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S1000/992_R1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S1000/992_R1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S1000/992_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S1000/992_I1.PDF |
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