An act relating to the regulation of tobacco products and tobacco substitutes

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This bill would update Vermont's laws regarding tobacco products and tobacco substitutes. It clarifies the definition of "tobacco substitute" to include items like e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches, and establishes licensing requirements and fees for both retail and wholesale dealers of these products. The bill also raises the minimum age for purchasing tobacco and substitutes to 21 and increases penalties for selling to minors and for unlicensed sales.

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Sponsorship · 2 Sponsors

Democrat2Republican0Independent0Other0

D · PrimeVirginia Lyons
D · CoAlison Clarkson

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