Tennessee SB2086 strictly prohibits the sale of tobacco products to persons under 21, requiring age verification and in-person sales.
Tennessee SB2086 amends state law to strictly prohibit the sale of tobacco products, including vapor products, to individuals under the age of twenty-one. Proof of age is mandatory for all sales. The bill mandates that all tobacco product sales must occur in-person at a licensed location, prohibiting delivery sales. Licensed retailers must verify the age of purchasers using government-issued photo identification. The bill also establishes a Tobacco Product Retail Licensing Act, requiring retailers to obtain a license, post signage about age restrictions, and comply with annual inspections.
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