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SB 185·IN·senate

Alcohol and tobacco matters.

EnactedFiled Jan 5, 2026
Sponsor: Ron Alting (Republican)
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Signed by the President of the Senate

Mar 2, 2026

Summary

Starting July 1, 2026, anyone selling or distributing tobacco products or electronic cigarettes in Indiana must hold a valid retail or wholesale tobacco sales certificate issued by the state commission. The law sets who can receive a certificate, the application fees, required paperwork, display requirements, and employee ID verification, and it provides penalties for false statements or violations. It is intended to tighten oversight of tobacco sales and ensure sellers are properly licensed.

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