S.2979

Prohibits sale of flavored cigarettes, non-premium cigars, and oral nicotine pouches.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S2979 bans the sale of flavored cigarettes, non-premium cigars, and oral nicotine pouches.

New Jersey S2979 extends the state's ban on flavored cigarettes to include menthol and clove varieties. The bill also prohibits the sale of non-premium cigars and oral nicotine pouches with characterizing flavors other than tobacco. Retailers found in violation face civil penalties, with escalating fines for subsequent offenses. The penalties for selling flavored cigarettes will apply to menthol and clove cigarettes. The bill amends existing law to include these products under the flavor ban.

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Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Sponsors

DDD
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee