Relating to county and municipal authority to prohibit the sale of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products near certain locations.

HB 3965 allows counties and cities to restrict tobacco sales near specific locations. Local governments may prohibit sales within 300 feet of churches, public hospitals, or schools, or within 1,000 feet of schools if requested by a school district or private school board. The law includes an exception for businesses where tobacco sales account for less than half of total revenue. This bill directly affects local regulatory authority and tobacco retailers operating near schools, hospitals, or churches within the specified zones. It takes effect September 1, 2025.