SB 149

  • Indiana Senate Bill
  • 2024 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate
  • Passed Senate Feb 05, 2024
  • Passed House Mar 04, 2024
  • Became Law Mar 13, 2024

Abstract

Prohibits a retail establishment from holding more than one active tobacco sales certificate (certificate) for a retail location at any time. Prohibits the alcohol and tobacco commission (commission) from issuing a certificate to certain persons. Provides that, if a majority interest in a business that holds a certificate is sold or transferred: (1) the new ownership must apply for a new certificate; and (2) the certificate and permit number held by the previous ownership are void 90 days after the sale or transfer of the ownership of the business. Specifies that an employee of a certificate holder (employee) must hold a valid: (1) driver's license issued by the state of Indiana or another state; or (2) identification card issued by the state of Indiana, another state, or the United States; to sell tobacco products. Requires an employee to have the driver's license, identification card, or a copy of these documents readily available to show an excise officer or law enforcement when selling tobacco products. Allows an employee who is unable to show these documents to provide certain evidence within five days. Permits the commission to impose a civil penalty on the certificate holder if an employee fails to timely produce this evidence. Provides that a person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally sells a tobacco product without a valid certificate commits a Class C infraction. Makes it a Class C misdemeanor for a person to operate a tobacco and vaping business within 1,000 feet of school property. Specifies exceptions.

Bill Sponsors (8)

Votes


Actions


Mar 13, 2024

Senate

Public Law 107

Office of the Governor

Signed by the Governor

Mar 12, 2024

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate

Mar 11, 2024

House

Signed by the Speaker

Mar 07, 2024

Senate

Signed by the President Pro Tempore

Mar 06, 2024

Senate

Senate concurred in House amendments; Roll Call 293: yeas 44, nays 3

Mar 05, 2024

Senate

Motion to concur filed

House

Returned to the Senate with amendments

Mar 04, 2024

House

Third reading: passed; Roll Call 259: yeas 92, nays 4

Feb 29, 2024

House

Second reading: ordered engrossed

Feb 27, 2024

House

Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

House

Representative Criswell added as cosponsor

Feb 12, 2024

House

First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy

  • Reading-1
  • Referral-Committee
public policy

Feb 06, 2024

Senate

Referred to the House

Feb 05, 2024

Senate

Third reading: passed; Roll Call 103: yeas 48, nays 0

Senate

Cosponsors: Representatives McNamara and Meltzer

Senate

House sponsor: Representative King

Feb 01, 2024

Senate

Second reading: ordered engrossed

Jan 30, 2024

Senate

Senator Alexander added as coauthor

Senate

Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

Jan 18, 2024

Senate

Senator Donato added as third author

Jan 16, 2024

Senate

Senator Freeman added as second author

Jan 09, 2024

Senate

Authored by Senator Rogers

Senate

First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law

  • Reading-1
  • Referral-Committee
corrections and criminal law

Bill Text

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Senate Bill (S) PDF
Senate Bill (H) PDF
Introduced Senate Bill (S) PDF

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