SB 1395: Illegal sale of cannabis; retail tobacco & hemp products, possession by person under 21yrs. of age.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Possession of retail tobacco products and hemp products intended for smoking by a person younger than 21 years of age prohibited; penalty. Prohibits any person younger than 21 years of age from possessing any retail tobacco product or hemp product intended for smoking, as those terms are defined in relevant law. A violation of such prohibition is punishable by seizure and forfeiture of such retail tobacco product or hemp product for a first violation. The bill imposes a civil penalty not to exceed $100 for a second violation and a civil penalty not to exceed $250 for a third or subsequent violation. The bill also provides that a court may, as an alternative to the civil penalty, and upon motion of the defendant, prescribe the performance of up to 20 hours of community service for a second violation and up to 40 hours of community service for a third or subsequent violation, but if the defendant fails or refuses to complete the community service as prescribed, the court may impose the civil penalty. Additionally, upon such violation, the judge may enter an order suspending the motor vehicle and driver's license of such person pursuant relevant law.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. February 24, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1395)
2. February 22, 2025Failed to Pass from conference
3. February 22, 2025No further action taken
4. February 20, 2025Senators: Peake, Ebbin, Perry
5. February 20, 2025Conferees appointed by Senate
6. February 20, 2025Delegates: Hope, Seibold, Austin
7. February 20, 2025Conferees appointed by House
8. February 20, 2025Senate acceded to request (38-Y 0-N)
9. February 20, 2025House requested conference committee
10. February 20, 2025Passed by temporarily
11. February 20, 2025House insisted on substitute
12. February 20, 2025House substitute rejected by Senate (0-Y 39-N)

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