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HB 4147·WV·house

Make underage tobacco possession unlawful

In CommitteeFiled Jan 14, 2026
Sponsor: Pritt
Latest Action

To House Judiciary

Jan 14, 2026

Summary

The bill criminalizes any person younger than 21 who possesses or uses a tobacco product. It sets misdemeanor penalties that increase with repeat offenses and gives magistrate courts jurisdiction. An exemption is included for youths who are helping with state tobacco compliance inspections.

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