Cigarette or tobacco product retailers: new retail locations and sale of nitrous oxide.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, known as the Youth Over Smoke Act, aims to reduce the availability of tobacco products to minors by regulating smoke shop locations and sales. Specifically, it prohibits new smoke shop locations within 600 feet of schools or daycare centers, restricts sales hours, and prohibits the sale of nitrous oxide and related paraphernalia. The bill also updates references to the State Board of Equalization to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration and establishes a civil penalty system for violations, including suspension or revocation of licenses.
Key provisions
- Prohibits new smoke shop locations within 600 feet of schools or daycare centers (unless local jurisdiction allows greater distance).
- Restricts smoke shop sales hours to 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Prohibits the sale of nitrous oxide and related paraphernalia by smoke shops.
- Establishes a civil penalty system for violations, including license suspension or revocation.
- Updates references to the State Board of Equalization to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
- Exempts grocery stores from the bill’s provisions.
- Defines key terms related to the bill, such as ‘smoke shop’ and ‘retail location’.
- Includes exceptions to license issuance based on prior violations or arm’s length transactions.
Who is affected
- Smoke shop retailers
- School districts
- Daycare centers
- Tobacco product consumers under 21
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