Tennessee HB1679 amends underage tobacco and vapor product laws, allowing courts to impose community service, fines, or probation.

Tennessee HB1679 modifies the penalties for underage persons found in violation of tobacco and vapor product laws. Courts may require completion of community service up to fifty hours, impose a civil penalty between ten and fifty dollars, or place the youth on informal adjustment or probation for up to six months. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

Tennessee HB1679 amends underage tobacco and vapor product laws, allowing courts to impose community service, fines, or probation.

Tennessee HB1679 modifies the penalties for underage persons found in violation of tobacco and vapor product laws. Courts may require completion of community service up to fifty hours, impose a civil penalty between ten and fifty dollars, or place the youth on informal adjustment or probation for up to six months. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.