SF1307

SF1307 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Tobacco retailers requirement to offer for sale at leas one type of nicotine replacement therapy product

AI Generated Summary

Senate File No. 1307 is a bill proposing that all tobacco retailers in Minnesota be required to carry at least one type of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) product to assist individuals who want to quit tobacco use. NRT products are those approved by the FDA for aiding in tobacco cessation.

Important points in the bill include: - Definitions for terms like cigar shops, electronic delivery devices, and tobacco-related devices. - Cigar shops are exempt from this requirement. - Tobacco retailers maintain the right to choose the type and quantity of NRT products they offer, yet they must always have at least one type available. - If a retailer runs out of NRT products, they must reorder within five business days and restock within 14 days. - NRT products should be displayed behind the checkout counter, and retailers must provide visible notices that NRT products are available. - Additionally, they must display the official logo and contact information for the state’s tobacco cessation program.

The bill emphasizes making cessation products readily accessible to those aiming to quit smoking or using other forms of tobacco, with the goal of promoting a healthier public.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 12, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 12, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Health and Human Services
February 19, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Author added

Citations

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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Specific clause references defining electronic delivery devices, tobacco, and related terms for clarity."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References to the existing definition of electronic delivery devices, tobacco, and tobacco-related devices under section 609.685.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "609.685"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section refers to the licensing requirements for tobacco retailers under section 461.12.",
      "modified": [
        "Inclusion of nicotine replacement therapy product sales as a condition for licensed tobacco retailers."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "461.12"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Requirement for tobacco retailers to display tobacco cessation program information."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References section 144.397 for the tobacco cessation program details administered by the commissioner of health.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "144.397"
  }
]