HB1679

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 15, relative to underage persons.

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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.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

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0 Nay

History

May 4

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 830

Apr 9

House

Comp. SB subst.

Apr 9

House

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