Increases penalties for certain prohibited sales of tobacco and vapor products.

This bill increases civil penalties for retailers who sell tobacco or vapor products to minors under 21 in New Jersey. The law raises fines from $250 to $750 for the first violation, $500 to $1,500 for the second violation, and $1,000 to $3,000 for each subsequent violation. Retailers may avoid penalties if they can prove they relied on valid identification, the minor's appearance suggested they were of legal age, and they acted in good faith. The bill also allows municipalities to suspend or revoke retailer licenses after repeated violations and establishes anonymous reporting mechanisms for violations. Additionally, five percent of collected fines will fund public education programs about the dangers of vapor products.