S 1947 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Prohibits sale of flavored cigarettes, non-premium cigars, and oral nicotine pouches.

This bill prohibits retailers in New Jersey from selling flavored cigarettes (including menthol and clove varieties), non-premium cigars, and oral nicotine pouches. It directly affects tobacco retailers who cannot sell these products through stores, vending machines, or promotional offers. Key provisions include banning any product with a characterizing flavor other than tobacco (excluding clove/menthol), with penalties starting at $250 for first violations and potential license suspension for repeat offenses. The law extends New Jersey's existing 2008 cigarette flavor ban to cover menthol and clove products, which were previously exempt under state law.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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