New York S05613 prohibits selling flavored smokeless tobacco within 500 feet of schools.

New York S05613 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. The commissioner is authorized to impose a civil penalty for violations. The bill takes effect 180 days after it becomes law.

New York S05613 prohibits selling flavored smokeless tobacco within 500 feet of schools.

New York S05613 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. The commissioner is authorized to impose a civil penalty for violations. The bill takes effect 180 days after it becomes law.