Indiana HB1402 restricts tobacco and vaping shops from operating within 3,520 feet of schools.

Indiana HB1402 amends existing law to increase the distance restriction for tobacco and vaping shops from 1,000 feet to 3,520 feet from public or private elementary and secondary schools. The new restriction takes effect on July 1, 2026. The bill exempts businesses operating before July 1, 2024, and those that started after June 30, 2024, if they were not in a prohibited area at the time of operation. Violation of the new restriction is a Class C misdemeanor.

Indiana HB1402 restricts tobacco and vaping shops from operating within 3,520 feet of schools.

Indiana HB1402 amends existing law to increase the distance restriction for tobacco and vaping shops from 1,000 feet to 3,520 feet from public or private elementary and secondary schools. The new restriction takes effect on July 1, 2026. The bill exempts businesses operating before July 1, 2024, and those that started after June 30, 2024, if they were not in a prohibited area at the time of operation. Violation of the new restriction is a Class C misdemeanor.