Prohibits the sale of flavored smokeless tobacco within 500 feet of schools.

New York A00077 amends the public health law to prohibit the sale of flavored smokeless tobacco within 500 feet of any public or private elementary or secondary school. The bill defines "flavored smokeless tobacco" as any smokeless tobacco product containing a constituent that imparts a characterizing flavor, such as fruit, chocolate, or mint. Violations of this restriction can be enforced by the commissioner, who is authorized to impose a civil penalty. The bill takes effect 180 days after becoming law.

Prohibits the sale of flavored smokeless tobacco within 500 feet of schools.

New York A00077 amends the public health law to prohibit the sale of flavored smokeless tobacco within 500 feet of any public or private elementary or secondary school. The bill defines "flavored smokeless tobacco" as any smokeless tobacco product containing a constituent that imparts a characterizing flavor, such as fruit, chocolate, or mint. Violations of this restriction can be enforced by the commissioner, who is authorized to impose a civil penalty. The bill takes effect 180 days after becoming law.