Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 15.
Tennessee HB1679 amends existing law to expand the penalties for individuals under 21 who unlawfully purchase or possess tobacco, smoking hemp, vapor products, or smokeless nicotine products. The bill introduces community service, completion of a court program, or informal adjustment for first-time offenders, while imposing probation and additional requirements for second or subsequent violations. Key changes include a structured approach to addressing violations with educational components focused on the dangers of these products.
Tennessee HB1679 amends existing law to expand the penalties for individuals under 21 who unlawfully purchase or possess tobacco, smoking hemp, vapor products, or smokeless nicotine products. The bill introduces community service, completion of a court program, or informal adjustment for first-time offenders, while imposing probation and additional requirements for second or subsequent violations. Key changes include a structured approach to addressing violations with educational components focused on the dangers of these products.
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