DIGEST
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the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of
the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Harris HB No. 835
Abstract: Provides for the unlawful possession, sales, purchase, and distribution of alternative
nicotine products and vapor products to minors.
Present law provides for the unlawful possession, sales, purchase, and distribution of tobacco
products to minors.
Proposed law adds alternative nicotine products and vapor products to the present law
prohibitions.
Proposed law defines "alternative nicotine product" and "vapor product".
Proposed law excludes alternative nicotine products and vapor products from the definition of
tobacco.
Present law provides that in order to prevent persons under 18 years of age from purchasing or
receiving tobacco products from vending machines or self-service displays, the sale or delivery of
tobacco products through a vending machine or self-service display is prohibited.
Proposed law adds alternative nicotine products and vapor products to the present law
prohibitions.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 14:91.6(A) and (B)(1) and 91.8(B), (C), (D), (E), (F), (G)(1) and (H), R.S.
17:240(A) and (B)(1), R.S. 26:901, 909(A)(2), 910, 910.1, 911(A)(1) and (2), and 917(A) and
(C), and R.S. 47:851(C)(2); Adds R.S. 14:91.6(B)(6) and (7) and 91.8(G)(6) and (7))