Raises the legal sales age for tobacco products to 21 and requires a tobacco retail sales permit.
This bill amends North Carolina law to raise the legal sales age for tobacco products to 21. It requires a tobacco retail sales permit for the sale of tobacco products and restricts the purchase of tobacco products to persons 21 years of age or older. It outlines the requirements for obtaining a tobacco retail sales permit, including age and criminal history requirements. It also establishes penalties for violations, including fines and permit suspension or revocation. The bill goes into effect May 1, 2026.
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