Tobacco: licenses; requirement that a person hold a license to sell a nicotine or tobacco product at retail; create certain temporary exemptions to. Amends 1915 PA 31 (MCL 722.641 - 722.645) by adding sec. 1m. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0462'25
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates temporary exemptions from tobacco retail licensing requirements for individuals who were already legally selling nicotine or tobacco products before a specific date. These exemptions are tied to the pending approval of a license application under a separate section of the law. The exemptions expire when the license application status changes. The bill’s enactment is contingent upon the passage of several other related bills.
Key provisions
- Creates exemptions for existing retailers of nicotine or tobacco products.
- Exemptions are based on prior lawful sales.
- Exemptions are linked to pending license application approval.
- Exemptions expire when the application status changes.
- The bill requires the passage of four other bills (S01093'25, H01093'25, S0463, S0466, and S0464) for full implementation.
Who is affected
- Retailers of nicotine and tobacco products
- The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
- Individuals applying for tobacco retail licenses
Notable changes
- Provides a temporary pathway for existing retailers to continue selling products without immediate licensing.
- Links exemptions to the existing licensing application process.
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