HB 2295
An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in cigarette sales and licensing, further providing for definitions, for licensing of retailers and for transfer of licenses.
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Bill overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s Fiscal Code to update definitions related to recreational and youth centers. It modifies licensing requirements for cigarette retailers, establishing stricter location restrictions for new licenses, including minimum distances from schools, day-care centers, youth centers, and other licensed businesses. The bill also clarifies the process for transferring existing cigarette licenses.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘recreational place’ and ‘youth center’ for use in the Fiscal Code.
- Updates licensing requirements for cigarette retailers, including location restrictions.
- Requires retailers to disclose material information and adhere to state price regulations.
- Specifies that retailers must have filed all required state tax reports and paid taxes.
- Allows for the transfer of cigarette licenses under specific departmental conditions.
- Establishes a minimum distance of 500 feet between new retailers and certain sensitive locations (schools, daycares, youth centers, recreational places).
Who is affected
- Cigarette retailers
- The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
- Businesses located near schools and youth centers
Notable changes
- Increases restrictions on the location of new cigarette retailers.
- Adds requirements for disclosure of information and adherence to state price regulations during the licensing process.
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Cosponsors
Joseph Hohenstein
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