Bill No.: HB0114                  Drafter:  DJP

 

LSO No.:  07LSO-0448              Effective Date:  7/1/2007

 

Enrolled Act No.:  HEA0059

 

Chapter No.:       93

 

Prime Sponsor:     Representative Walsh

 

Catch Title:       Tobacco products-self service displays.

 

Subject:  Restrictions on sales of tobacco.

 

 

 

Summary/Major Elements:

 

 

·         Current law imposes various restrictions on the display and sale of tobacco products, e.g., posting of notice of prohibited sales to minors and restricting the location of vending machines.

·         This bill provides that the "self service" display of tobacco products is limited to vending machines or to business premises where entry by a person under 18 years of age is prohibited.