HB 4966
Increase the penalty for adults who buy vapes and cartiges for underage children
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill increases the penalties for adults in West Virginia who purchase vapes and cartridges for individuals under the age of 21. It establishes fines for first and subsequent offenses, with penalties escalating for repeated violations. The bill also provides non-criminal penalties, such as education classes or community service, for individuals who violate the law while working at a retail outlet. Employers are given the right to dismiss employees who violate the law after providing prior written notice.
Key provisions
- Increases fines for selling or furnishing tobacco products to minors.
- Establishes escalating fines for subsequent offenses (up to $5,000).
- Provides non-criminal penalties like education classes and community service for retail employees.
- Allows employers to dismiss employees who violate the law.
- Requires the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner to create rules for non-criminal penalties.
- Defines offenses as misdemeanors.
- Specifies fines for first, second, and subsequent offenses.
- Requires employers to provide prior written notice to employees regarding potential termination for violations.
Who is affected
- Retailers selling tobacco products
- Adults purchasing tobacco products for minors
- Minors under 21 years of age
- Employers of retail employees
- The Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner
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