Public health.
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No
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires the California Department of Public Health to create and make available signage regarding lung cancer screening. The signage will include eligibility criteria, information on the effectiveness of screening, and a toll-free number for the Kick It California tobacco cessation program. Retailers will be required to prominently display this signage in their locations starting in 2028, subject to a $500 civil penalty for non-compliance.
Key provisions
- The State Department of Public Health must develop lung cancer screening signage by July 1, 2027.
- The signage must include eligibility criteria, screening effectiveness information, and the Kick It California phone number.
- The signage must be available on the department’s website at no cost.
- Retailers must conspicuously display the signage at each retail location starting January 1, 2028.
- Retailers who fail to display the signage will be subject to a $500 civil penalty.
- Penalties collected will be deposited into the Cigarette and Tobacco Products Compliance Fund.
- The bill exempts retailers from certain license suspension or revocation penalties for non-compliance.
- The bill provides that no reimbursement is required for local agencies or school districts due to the creation of a new infraction.
Who is affected
- Retailers of cigarettes and tobacco products
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