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Senate advances renewable-license bill to penalize sale of tobacco to minors
Summary
Senate advanced substitute SB 39 to third reading after sponsor said it would create renewable retail licenses, stepwise fines ($300, $750, $1,000) and license suspension for repeated violations; sponsor said the measure was negotiated with the food industry and will help meet federal requirements tied to substance-abuse funding.
The Utah Senate on Feb. 3 advanced substitute Senate Bill 39, a measure aimed at reducing teenage smoking by imposing a renewable tobacco retail license with graduated penalties and the ability for the health department to suspend licenses after repeated violations.
Senator Montgomery, sponsor of the substitute, said the measure was…
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