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SB 524 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 02/05/2026 0530s 14May2026...
CHAPTER 259 SB 524 - FINAL VERSION 02/05/2026 0530s 14May2026...
Requires holders of the retail tobacco licenses, tobacco products manufacturers, and tobacco products wholesalers to report inventory, loss, purchases and sales to the liquor commission.
Requires holders of the retail tobacco licenses, tobacco products manufacturers, and tobacco products wholesalers to report inventory, loss, purchases, and sales to the liquor commission.
SB 524 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 02/05/2026 0530s 14May2026...
CHAPTER 259 SB 524 - FINAL VERSION 02/05/2026 0530s 14May2026...
1 Liquor Licenses and Fees;
259:1 Liquor Licenses and Fees;
2 Liquor Licenses and Fees;
259:2 Liquor Licenses and Fees;
A separate license shall SB 524 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - be required with respect to each place of business of an applicant.
A separate license shall be required with respect to each place of business of an applicant.
II.
CHAPTER 259 SB 524 - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - II.
3 Liquor Licenses and Fees;
259:3 Liquor Licenses and Fees;
SB 524 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 3 - 4 New Subparagraph;
259:4 New Subparagraph;
Amend RSA 178:19- g, I by inserting after subparagraph (d) the following new subparagraph:
Amend RSA 178:19-g, I by inserting after subparagraph (d) the following new subparagraph:
5 New Section;
259:5 New Section;
178:19-i Reporting Requirements.
CHAPTER 259 SB 524 - FINAL VERSION - Page 3 - 178:19-i Reporting Requirements.
6 Enforcement Proceedings and Penalties;
259:6 Enforcement Proceedings and Penalties;
7 New Paragraphs;
259:7 New Paragraphs;
SB 524 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 4 - V.
V.
8 New Section;
259:8 New Section;
9 Effective Date.
CHAPTER 259 SB 524 - FINAL VERSION - Page 4 - 259:9 Effective Date.
LBA 26-2156 05/19/2026 SB 524-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE (AMENDMENT # 2026-1579h) AN ACT relative to the sale of tobacco products, e-cigarettes, devices, e-liquids, or alternative nicotine products and relative to the licensure and sale of certain liquor products.
Approved:
FISCAL IMPACT:
July 02, 2026 Effective Date:
Estimated State Impact FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 Indeterminable Indeterminable Indeterminable Increase Increase Increase Revenue $0 $10,000 to $10,000 to $10,000 to $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 Liquor Fund/General Fund - Liquor revenue is credited to the Liquor Fund, Revenue Fund(s) with net revenues after expenditures being credited to the State General Fund Expenditures* $0 $0 Indeterminable Indeterminable Liquor Fund/General Fund - Liquor revenue is credited to the Liquor Fund, Funding Source(s) with net revenues after expenditures being credited to the State General Fund Appropriations* $0 $0 $0 $0 Funding Source(s) None *Expenditure = Cost of bill *Appropriation = Authorized funding to cover cost of bill METHODOLOGY:
January 01, 2027
This bill creates penalties for persons under 21 years of age who violate laws related to tobacco products, e-cigarettes, devices, e-liquids, or alternative nicotine products;
changes the types of products certain liquor licensees may sell;
requires certain tobacco licensees, manufacturers, and wholesalers to report inventory, loss, purchases, and sales to the Liquor Commission;
establishes an administrative fine for licensees found with illegal, untaxed, or contraband tobacco products;
and exempts alcoholic preparations not fit for use as a beverage from regulation under the alcoholic beverage statutes.
The bill is effective January 1, 2027.
The Liquor Commission states the bill may increase state revenue by more than $10,000 and less than $100,000 annually beginning in FY 2027 from administrative fines assessed for violations involving illegal, untaxed, or contraband tobacco products.
The Commission also states there may be a small indeterminable decrease in tobacco-related revenue associated with certain licensees no longer being eligible to sell tobacco products.
The Commission states any additional duties can be absorbed within existing resources and will evaluate the need for adjustment in resources in the 2028-2029 budget cycle.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Liquor Commission
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