HB 2746
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-fifth Legislature
Second Regular Session
House: JUD DP 9-1-0-0
HB2746: tobacco use; minimum age; sale
Sponsor: Representative Blackman, LD 6
House Engrossed
Overview
Increases the minimum age an individual can purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21 years old.
History
An individual who knowingly sells tobacco products to a minor is guilty of a petty offense. A minor
in possession of tobacco products is guilty of a petty offense. A minor found to be in possession
of tobacco products is required to pay a fine of $100 or more or perform 30 hours of community
restitution or more. A minor who misrepresents their age to induce an individual to sell tobacco
products is guilty of a petty offense (A.R.S. § 13-3622).
Tobacco use and limitations do not apply to tobacco products used in connection with a religious
exercise or instruments gifted to a minor and not intended to be used (A.R.S. § 13-3622).
The sale of beedies to a minor is illegal. An individual selling beedies to a minor is guilty of a class
3 misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 36-798.01).
Vending machines that sell tobacco products must have a sign stating that it is illegal for a minor
to purchase tobacco products. In addition, the sign must state that a violation results in a fine of
up to $300 (A.R.S. § 36-798.02).
Tobacco product means any of the following:
1) Cigars;
2) Cigarettes;
3) Cigarette papers;
4) Smoking tobacco; and
5) Chewing tobacco (A.R.S. § 13-3622).
Minor means an individual under the age of 18 (A.R.S. § 36-798).
Provisions
1. Changes the minimum age an individual can purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21 years
of age. (Sec. 1, 3, 4)
2. Removes the monetary fine or community supervision that a minor in possession of tobacco
products must pay or serve. (Sec. 1)
3. Establishes a penalty for an individual under 21 years of age found to be purchasing or in
possession of tobacco products. (Sec. 1)
4. Strikes the definition of minor. (Sec. 2)
5. Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1, 2, 4)
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