Prohibits tobacco vending machines within 350 feet of schools, churches, synagogues, or places of worship.

This bill amends the public health law to restrict the operation of vending machines that dispense tobacco products. Such machines can only be located more than 350 feet from buildings exclusively used as schools, churches, synagogues, or other places of worship. The bill aims to limit youth access to tobacco products by preventing their availability near educational and religious institutions.

Prohibits tobacco vending machines within 350 feet of schools, churches, synagogues, or places of worship.

This bill amends the public health law to restrict the operation of vending machines that dispense tobacco products. Such machines can only be located more than 350 feet from buildings exclusively used as schools, churches, synagogues, or other places of worship. The bill aims to limit youth access to tobacco products by preventing their availability near educational and religious institutions.