A425

Increases penalties for retailers selling tobacco and vapor products to minors.

Increases penalties for retailers selling tobacco and vapor products to minors. A retailer selling to a minor faces a civil penalty of $750 for the first violation, $1,500 for the second, and $3,000 for each subsequent violation. The Division of Taxation may suspend or revoke the retailer's license after a second or subsequent violation. Five percent of the penalties collected will fund educational programs about the dangers of vapor products.