HB1117

Repeals preemption on county ordinances regulating the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices.

This bill repeals the preemption on county ordinances that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices. It restores counties' authority to adopt more stringent ordinances than state statutes. The bill aims to address the high usage of tobacco products, particularly among youth, by allowing local governments to implement stricter regulations. It also seeks to counter the tobacco industry's use of preemption as a tactic to prevent stronger tobacco control measures.