S 2975 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Revises penalties for certain prohibited sales of tobacco and vapor products and smoking in indoor places.

This bill increases civil penalties for retailers selling tobacco or vapor products to people under 21 in New Jersey. First violations now carry $750 fines, rising to $1,500 for second violations and $3,000 for third or subsequent violations. Retailers must verify age using ID and face new requirements to report compliance efforts to the Department of Health, while anonymous violations can be reported. The law directly affects retailers selling tobacco/vapor products and aims to protect minors by strengthening enforcement and funding health education through 5% of collected fines.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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