TOBACCO PRODUCTS – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the sale of cigars.
Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 279 Effective: 07/01/2026
Summary
The bill amends Idaho’s tobacco code to define many terms, require a state‑issued permit for any business that sells cigars, cigar accessories, or electronic smoking devices, and set new rules for delivery, vendor‑assisted sales, and opened‑package sampling. It applies to permanent stores, mobile cigar vendors, and online sellers, and gives the Department of Health and Welfare authority to issue permits and conduct inspections. The changes take effect July 1, 2026 under an emergency declaration.
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