North Carolina 2017-2018 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 435 — Raise Minimum Age to Access Tobacco Products.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

166 added · 165 removed

Plain-language change summary

The legislative amendment to Bill HB 435 clarifies the age restriction for purchasing tobacco products by specifying that it applies to individuals under 18 years of age who were born on or after January 1, 2000. This change emphasizes the importance of age verification at the point of sale and establishes clear consequences for retailers failing to comply. The goal is to strengthen enforcement of the law aimed at preventing youth access to tobacco products.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 1 HOUSE BILL 435 Short Title:
435 Mar 22, 2017 SESSION 2017 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH30179-MG-50A (02/10) Short Title:
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT GRADUALLY RAISING THE MINIMUM AGE FOR PERSONS NOT SERVING ON ACTIVE DUTY IN THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM EIGHTEEN TO TWENTY-ONE FOR THE PURCHASE OR RECEIPT OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, TOBACCO-DERIVED PRODUCTS, VAPOR PRODUCTS, AND CIGARETTE WRAPPING PAPERS.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House March 23, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT GRADUALLY RAISING THE MINIMUM AGE FOR PERSONS NOT SERVING ON ACTIVE DUTY IN THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM EIGHTEEN TO TWENTY-ONE FOR THE PURCHASE OR RECEIPT OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, TOBACCO-DERIVED PRODUCTS, VAPOR PRODUCTS, AND CIGARETTE WRAPPING PAPERS.
provided, however, that it shall not be unlawful to (i) distribute tobacco products or cigarette wrapping papers to an employee when required in the performance of the employee's duties.duties or (ii) sell or distribute tobacco products or cigarette wrapping papers to a person born on or after January 1, 2000, who is serving on active duty in the Armed *DRH30179-MG-50A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 Forces.
provided, however, that it shall not be unlawful to (i) distribute tobacco products or cigarette wrapping papers to an employee when required in the performance of the employee's duties.duties or (ii) sell or distribute tobacco products or cigarette wrapping papers *H435-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 to a person born on or after January 1, 2000, who is serving on active duty in the Armed Forces.
Vending machines distributing tobacco products in establishments not meeting the above conditions shall be removed prior to December 1, 1997.
Vending machines distributing tobacco products in establishments not meeting the above Page 2 House Bill 435-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 conditions shall be removed prior to December 1, 1997.
Vending machines distributing Page 2 DRH30179-MG-50A [v.11] (02/17) General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 tobacco-derived products, vapor products, or components of vapor products in establishments not meeting the above conditions shall be removed prior to August 1, 2013.
Vending machines distributing tobacco-derived products, vapor products, or components of vapor products in establishments not meeting the above conditions shall be removed prior to August 1, 2013.
– Full-time duty in the active military service of the United States, including service by members of the reserve component (National Guard and Reserve) while serving under published orders for active duty or full-time training.
– Full-time duty in the active military service of the United States, including service by members of the reserve component (National Guard and Reserve) while serving under published orders for active duty or House Bill 435-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 full-time training.
The term does not include service by members of the DRH30179-MG-50A [v.11] (02/17) Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 reserve component (National Guard and Reserve) who are performing active duty or active duty for training under military calls or orders specifying periods of less than 31 calendar days.
The term does not include service by members of the reserve component (National Guard and Reserve) who are performing active duty or active duty for training under military calls or orders specifying periods of less than 31 calendar days.
Page 4 DRH30179-MG-50A [v.11] (02/17) General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (3) The defendant relied on a biometric identification system that demonstrated (i) the purchaser's age to be at least the required age for the purchase and (ii) the purchaser had previously registered with the seller or seller's agent a drivers license, a special identification card issued under G.S.
Page 4 House Bill 435-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (3) The defendant relied on a biometric identification system that demonstrated (i) the purchaser's age to be at least the required age for the purchase and (ii) the purchaser had previously registered with the seller or seller's agent a drivers license, a special identification card issued under G.S.
DRH30179-MG-50A [v.11] (02/17) Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 provided, however, persons born on or after January 1, 2000,under 21 years of age may be enlisted by police or local sheriffs' departments to test compliance if the testing is under the direct supervision of that law enforcement department and written parental consent is provided;
House Bill 435-First Edition Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 provided, however, persons born on or after January 1, 2000,under 21 years of age may be enlisted by police or local sheriffs' departments to test compliance if the testing is under the direct supervision of that law enforcement department and written parental consent is provided;
Page 6 DRH30179-MG-50A [v.11] (02/17)
Page 6 House Bill 435-First Edition
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

Sponsors

  • Williams · Cosponsor
  • Murphy · Primary
  • Donny Lambeth · Primary
  • Insko · Cosponsor
  • Grange · Cosponsor
  • Floyd · Cosponsor
  • Fisher · Cosponsor
  • Kevin Corbin · Cosponsor
  • Mary Belk · Cosponsor
  • Bert Jones · Primary

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3 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (169)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 435?
HB 435 is sponsored by Williams, Murphy, Donny Lambeth (Republican), Insko, Grange, Floyd, Fisher, Kevin Corbin (Republican), Mary Belk (Democratic), and Bert Jones.
What is the current status of HB 435?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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