Protect Local Control

Ensuring Community Rights
To Pass Smokefree Ordinances
 

State Status

No Preemption

Legislative Summary

HB1551—(technical change)—A bill concerning alcohol and tobacco

This omnibus tobacco control bill increases the tax on tobacco products and raises the age of sale for tobacco products to 21, and amends the exemptions in the smokefree air law that allow smoking in private clubs, retail tobacco stores, and cigar lounges to reflect the change in age from 18 to 21.

  • Preemptive Action

    No

  • Anti-Preemptive Clause

    No

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