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SD 2407

An Act to clarify the minimum age for the sale and purchase of adult-use products

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Bill Driscoll

SD 2407: An Act to Clarify the Minimum Age for the Sale and Purchase of Adult-Use Products OverviewBill Number: SD 2407 Title: An Act to Clarify the Minimum Age for the Sale and P

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Bill Summary · SD 2407

SD 2407: An Act to Clarify the Minimum Age for the Sale and Purchase of Adult-Use Products

Overview

Bill Number: SD 2407
Title: An Act to Clarify the Minimum Age for the Sale and Purchase of Adult-Use Products
Status: House concurred
Introduced: February 27, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of this bill is to establish a clear and consistent minimum age for the sale and purchase of adult-use products across the state. Currently, there is ambiguity in the law, leading to confusion and potential loopholes. This legislation aims to provide clarity and strengthen age verification requirements to protect youth from accessing restricted products.

Key Provisions

  • Sets the minimum age for the sale and purchase of all adult-use products, including tobacco, nicotine, and cannabis, at 21 years old
  • Requires retailers to implement robust age verification procedures, such as scanning valid government-issued IDs, to confirm a customer's age before completing a sale
  • Imposes strict penalties, including fines and license suspensions, on retailers who fail to comply with the minimum age requirements
  • Directs the state regulatory agency to develop comprehensive training and education programs for retailers on age verification best practices

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Consumers: Individuals under 21 years old will no longer be able to legally purchase adult-use products, reducing youth access and potential harms
  • Retailers: Businesses that sell adult-use products will be required to implement new age verification procedures and face penalties for non-compliance
  • Regulatory agencies: State agencies responsible for overseeing the sale of adult-use products will need to update rules, provide training, and enforce the new minimum age requirements

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The bill has passed the state Senate and is currently under consideration in the House of Representatives. If the House concurs with the Senate version, the bill will be sent to the Governor for signature. If signed into law, the new minimum age requirements and associated regulations would take effect 90 days after the bill's enactment.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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