Prohibits sale of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices at certain pharmacies.
This bill prohibits pharmacies and businesses with pharmacies on their premises from selling tobacco products (including smokeless tobacco) or electronic smoking devices (like e-cigarettes, vapes, and their parts). It directly affects pharmacy operators and retail businesses hosting pharmacies, while exempting FDA-approved smoking cessation products and medical cannabis dispensaries for registered patients. Violations carry escalating fines ($250 for first offense, $500 for second, $1,000 for third+), with potential disciplinary action from the Board of Pharmacy. The prohibition does not apply to department stores or food retailers (defined as stores where groceries make up ≥65% of sales), which may still operate pharmacies on their premises.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Joe Vitale
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