Courts, Juvenile - As enacted, expands the disposition allowed when a person under 21 is found to have unlawfully purchased, possessed, accepted receipt of, or presented fraudulent proof of age to purchase tobacco, smoking hemp, a vapor product, or a smokeless nicotine product to include requiring community service work, the successful completion of a prescribed court program, or placing the person on an informal adjustment for a period of 90 days for a first violation, and, for a second or s...

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The law adds new consequences for people under 21 who illegally buy or use tobacco, vaping, hemp, or smokeless nicotine products. First offenses can result in up to 50 hours of community service, a court‑ordered education program, a $10‑$50 fine, or a 90‑day informal adjustment; repeat offenses may lead to up to six months of probation plus the same service and program requirements. The changes aim to deter underage use by emphasizing education and accountability.

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