SB210 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Cam Ward

Republican

Co-Sponsor

Vivian Davis Figures

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Tobacco products, sale, use, possession and transportation by a minor prohibited, notification to parent, Secs. 28-11-2, 28-11-13 am'd.

Summary

SB210 would extend Alabama's under-19 tobacco laws to also ban the sale, possession, use, and transportation of alternative nicotine products (like electronic cigarettes) by minors.

What This Bill Does

The bill adds alternative nicotine products to the items minors under 19 cannot purchase, possess, use, or transport. It defines alternative nicotine products (including electronic cigarettes) and clarifies which items are included or excluded from this category. Minors would still be prohibited from these activities, and minor employees could handle or sell products only when supervised by a 21-year-old or older employee. Retailers must verify age using approved IDs, support a Responsible Vendor Program, and the bill includes rules about product displays and prohibiting false IDs; it becomes law three months after passage.

Who It Affects

• Minors under 19: would be illegal for them to purchase, possess, use, or transport tobacco, tobacco products, or alternative nicotine products.
• Retailers/permit holders and their employees: must enforce age checks, maintain a Responsible Vendor Program, properly identify customers, and supervise minor employees who handle these products.

Key Provisions

• Amends 28-11-2 and 28-11-13 to include alternative nicotine products in the unlawful behavior of minors.
• Defines 'alternative nicotine product' to include electronic cigarettes and other nicotine-containing products, with specific exclusions (not equal to tobacco products, drugs, or certain devices).
• Minor is defined as someone under 19 years old.
• Sets requirements for proof of identification to verify age (list of accepted IDs).
• Establishes a Responsible Vendor Program to train employees in legal sales practices.
• Prohibits minors from presenting false identification to obtain tobacco or alternative nicotine products.
• Allows minor employees to handle/sell products only when acting within their job and under supervision of a 21+ employee or permit holder.
• Effective date: become law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Tobacco