S 9954 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Regulates the sale of oral nicotine pouches

This bill regulates the sale of oral nicotine pouches, which are small pouches containing nicotine but no tobacco that users place between their lip and gum. It defines these products legally and expands existing rules to include them alongside traditional tobacco items, vapor products, and herbal cigarettes. The law prohibits retailers from giving away these products for free, offering discounts, or selling them below the listed price, with specific exceptions for certain events and private functions. Additionally, the bill requires strict age verification, ensuring that any free distribution or sale to individuals under twenty-one is prevented by checking valid government-issued identification.
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 17, 2026 Last action Apr 17, 2026
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