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House approves measure allowing confiscation of tobacco, hemp products from people under 21; critics say it lacks penalties
Summary
The Virginia House passed Senate Bill 13-95, aligning the Senate version with House Bill 1946 to allow confiscation of tobacco and hemp products from people under 21. Opponents said the measure imposes no fines or rehabilitative requirements.
The Virginia House of Delegates on the floor approved Senate Bill 13-95, which makes changes to statutes addressing illegal sale and possession of cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol and retail tobacco or hemp products by persons younger than 21, adopting a committee substitute that conforms the Senate measure to House Bill 1946.
Supporters and the committee substitute said the measure allows law enforcement or designated authorities to confiscate tobacco and hemp products from persons under 21, and aligns the two chambers’ language. Delegate Elizabeth Hope (D-Arlington) moved the committee substitute on the House floor and urged passage.
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