LD2134

An Act to Create an Exception to the Prohibition of Tobacco Sales in Retail Establishments Containing Pharmacies for Certain Small Grocery Stores

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Maine LD2134 allows certain small grocery stores with pharmacies to obtain a retail tobacco license.

Maine LD2134 creates an exception to the prohibition on retail tobacco licenses for grocery stores containing pharmacies. This exception applies if the grocery store has no more than 26,000 square feet of customer-accessible sales area, the pharmacy was established prior to July 7, 2025, and operates in a separately demised, leased space with a separate pharmacy license. All tobacco sales must occur outside the pharmacy's leased premises, using the grocery store's separate inventory and point-of-sale system.

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Calendar

Feb 3

1:00 PM

Hearing

Jan 28

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Mar 17

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.

Mar 12

House

This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.

Mar 12

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.