An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in minors, further providing for the offense of sale of tobacco products; and imposing penalties.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes the penalties for retailers in Pennsylvania who sell tobacco products to minors. Specifically, it increases the fines for selling electronic nicotine delivery systems to minors, with the possibility of permanent license revocation for repeat offenders. The bill aims to strengthen enforcement against the sale of tobacco to underage individuals.
Key provisions
- Increases fines for retailers selling electronic nicotine delivery systems to minors.
- Allows for permanent revocation of a cigarette license for retailers with three offenses of selling tobacco to minors.
- Addresses penalties within existing Section 6305(b)(2) of Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.
- Specifies penalties for first, second, and third offenses of selling tobacco to minors.
- Establishes a provision for administrative action regarding violations.
Who is affected
- Retailers of tobacco products
- Minors
- The Department of Revenue
Notable changes
- Increases penalties for selling electronic nicotine delivery systems to minors.
- Introduces the possibility of permanent license revocation for repeat offenders.
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- Pn 1670 Html
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Primary sponsor
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Benjamin Sanchez
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