AN ACT CONCERNING THE REQUEST FOR PROOF OF AGE TO PURCHASE TOBACCO.

SB 344 modifies Connecticut's tobacco sales law by allowing retailers to exempt customers from showing ID each time they purchase tobacco if the store has already verified their age (21+) during a previous transaction. This change directly affects tobacco retailers and customers who regularly buy tobacco products. The key provision removes the requirement for repeated ID checks once a customer's age has been confirmed, reducing administrative burden on stores. The bill does not change the underlying age requirement or affect new customers. It aims to streamline the purchasing process for verified adult customers without altering tobacco sales regulations.