Raises tobacco sales age to 21 and requires permits for tobacco sales.
North Carolina H425 mandates that tobacco products can only be sold to individuals aged 21 and older. It requires businesses to obtain a tobacco retail sales permit to sell tobacco products, with specific qualifications for permit holders. The bill outlines procedures for permit issuance, renewal, and transfer, and includes penalties for violations. It also mandates age verification methods for sellers and prohibits sales to underage individuals, with exceptions for law enforcement and scientific research under certain conditions.
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