New York bill S04051 makes it unlawful for persons under 21 to possess tobacco or vaping products.

New York bill S04051 amends the public health law to prohibit individuals under the age of 21 from possessing tobacco or vaping products. If a person under 21 is found in possession of these products, the products are declared a nuisance and must be disposed of or destroyed. The bill also allows for the imposition of a fine not exceeding fifty dollars and/or completion of a tobacco awareness program. The court may order the return of the seized products if it is determined that the return is in the interest of justice or if the seizure was improper.

New York bill S04051 makes it unlawful for persons under 21 to possess tobacco or vaping products.

New York bill S04051 amends the public health law to prohibit individuals under the age of 21 from possessing tobacco or vaping products. If a person under 21 is found in possession of these products, the products are declared a nuisance and must be disposed of or destroyed. The bill also allows for the imposition of a fine not exceeding fifty dollars and/or completion of a tobacco awareness program. The court may order the return of the seized products if it is determined that the return is in the interest of justice or if the seizure was improper.