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CDTFA seeks one‑year funding to implement flavored tobacco seizure authority; lawmakers flag enforcement staffing concerns
Summary
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration asked the Senate subcommittee for one year of funding to implement seizure, destruction and penalty assessment authority for flavored tobacco; the Legislative Analyst flagged staff vacancies and declines in inspections as potential limits on enforcement capacity.
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) asked the Senate Budget subcommittee for limited‑term funding of about $3.5 million in FY 2025‑26 from the Cigarette and Tobacco Compliance Fund to implement AB 3218 and SB 1230, which authorize CDTFA to seize flavored tobacco products from retailers and assess penalties.
Background and request CDTFA Director Trista Gonzales and Chief Financial Officer Jason Mallett told the committee that until Jan. 1, 2025 the department lacked statutory seizure authority; the new laws permit CDTFA to seize, destroy, and assess penalties on illegal flavored tobacco. The department requested one‑year limited funding because it cannot yet…
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