North Carolina 2023-2024 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 8 R · 6 D cosponsors

SB 102 — Use Tribal ID for Alcohol and Tobacco Purchase.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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What changed in the latest version

17 added · 18 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Senate Bill 102 primarily involve clarifying the types of identification that can be accepted for verifying a purchaser's age for certain transactions. This clarity is important because it helps ensure that all parties understand the identification requirements, potentially reducing misunderstandings and legal disputes. Additionally, there are updates regarding the procedures for conducting inspections, which aim to create more transparency and accountability. Overall, these changes aim to strengthen the enforcement of the law while making it easier for individuals and businesses to comply.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Feb 14, 2023 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2023 S 1 SENATE BILL 102 Short Title:
102 SESSION 2023 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS15048-ML-56 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ALLOW THE USE OF A TRIBAL ENROLLMENT CARD ISSUED BY A FEDERAL RECOGNIZED TRIBE WHEN MAKING ALCOHOL OR TOBACCO PURCHASES.
Rules and Operations of the Senate February 15, 2023 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ALLOW THE USE OF A TRIBAL ENROLLMENT CARD ISSUED BY A FEDERAL RECOGNIZED TRIBE WHEN MAKING ALCOHOL OR TOBACCO PURCHASES.
20-37.7 or issued by the state agency of any other state authorized to issue similar official state special identification cards for that state, a tribal enrollment card issued by a federal recognized tribe, a military identification card, or a passport, showing the purchaser's age to be at least the required age for purchase and bearing a physical description of the person named on the card reasonably describing the purchaser.
20-37.7 or issued bythe state agency of any other state authorized to issue similar official state special identification cards for that state, a tribal enrollment card issued by a federal recognized tribe, a military identification card, or a passport, showingthe purchaser's age to be at least the required age for purchase and bearing a physical description of the person named on the card reasonably describing the purchaser.
… *DRS15048-ML-56* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 (b) Sale or distribution to persons under the age of 18 years.
… *S102-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 (b) Sale or distribution to persons under the age of 18 years.
Proof of any of the following shall be a defense to any action brought under this subsection:
Proof of anyof the following shall be a defense to any action brought under this subsection:
(1) Thedefendant demanded,was shown,andreasonably relied upon proofofage in the case of a retailer, or any other documentary or written evidence of age in the case of a nonretailer.
(1) Thedefendant demanded,was shown,andreasonablyrelieduponproofofage in the case of a retailer, or any other documentary or written evidence of age in the case of a nonretailer.
20-37.7, a tribal enrollment card issued by a federal recognized tribe, a military identification card,or apassport showing thepurchaser's date of birth andbearing aphysical description of the person named on the card.
20-37.7, a tribal enrollment card issued by a federal recognized tribe, a military identification card,or apassport showingthepurchaser's date of birth and bearingaphysical description of the person named on the card.
provided further, that the Department of Health and Human Services shall have the authority, pursuant to a written plan prepared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to use persons under 18 years of age inannual,random,unannouncedinspections,providedthatpriorwrittenparentalconsentisgiven for the involvement of these persons and that the inspections are conducted for the sole purpose of preparing a scientifically and methodologically valid statistical study of the extent of success the State has achieved in reducing the availability of tobacco products to persons under the age Page 2 DRS15048-ML-56 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 of 18, and preparing any report to the extent required by section 1926 of the federal Public Health Service Act (42 USC § 300x-26).
provided further, that the Department of Health and Human Services shall have the authority, pursuant to a written plan prepared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to use persons under 18 years of age inannual,random,unannouncedinspections,providedthatpriorwrittenparentalconsentis given for the involvement of these persons and that the inspections are conducted for the sole purpose of preparing a scientifically and methodologically valid statistical study of the extent of success the State has achieved in reducing the availability of tobacco products to persons under the age Page 2 Senate Bill 102-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 of 18, and preparing anyreport to the extent required bysection 1926 of the federal Public Health Service Act (42 USC § 300x-26).
This act becomes effective July 1, 2023, and applies to purchases made on or after that date.
This act becomes effective July1, 2023, and applies to purchases made on or after that date.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 102?
SB 102 is sponsored by Kevin Corbin (Republican), Michael A. Lazzara (Republican), Sydney Batch (Democratic), Dan Blue (Democratic), Jay J. Chaudhuri (Democratic), Warren Daniel (Republican), Bobby Hanig (Republican), Krawiec, Brad Overcash (Republican), Perry, Gladys A. Robinson (Democratic), DeAndrea Salvador (Democratic), Benton G. Sawrey (Republican), Vickie Sawyer (Republican), Kandie D. Smith (Democratic), and Todd Johnson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 102?
This bill died with 2023-2024 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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