H 817·ID·house
TOBACCO PRODUCTS – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the sale of cigars.
Signed into LawFiled Mar 3, 2026
Sponsor: HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
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Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 279 Effective: 07/01/2026
Apr 2, 2026
Summary
The law makes it illegal to sell cigars or any tobacco product without a state permit and requires proof of age 21 or older for every purchase. It also bans vending‑machine sales, limits free samples, and stops people on public assistance from buying tobacco. The goal is to keep tobacco out of the hands of minors and ensure proper regulation.
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