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A 7814

Prohibits gifts or other incentives for the purchase of oral nicotine pouches

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Linda Rosenthal

Prohibits gifts or incentives to buy oral nicotine pouches in New York; targets manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, aiming to curb marketing-driven demand and uptake.

ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.346
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Bill Summary · A 7814

Summary: New York Assembly Bill A 7814 — Prohibits gifts or other incentives for the purchase of oral nicotine pouches

Overview

  • Bill number and title: A 7814, Prohibits gifts or other incentives for the purchase of oral nicotine pouches.
  • Primary sponsor: Linda Rosenthal.
  • Purpose: To prohibit offering gifts or other incentives to induce the purchase of oral nicotine pouches within the state.

What the bill would do

  • The core provision would ban manufacturers, distributors, retailers, or other entities from providing gifts or other incentives in connection with the purchase of oral nicotine pouches.
  • The bill’s text would define terms such as “oral nicotine pouches” and what constitutes a “gift or incentive,” along with any related enforcement provisions (definitions and penalties would be specified in the bill’s language, though those specifics are not provided in the available summary).

Provisions and potential impact

  • Prohibition on incentives: Any gift, incentive, promotion, or inducement offered to consumers to purchase oral nicotine pouches would be prohibited.
  • Scope: Likely applies to activities within New York State involving oral nicotine pouches, covering manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and promotional partners.
  • Public health rationale: By restricting promotional incentives, the bill aims to reduce marketing-driven demand for nicotine products, potentially decreasing uptake, especially among more vulnerable populations.
  • Economic and regulatory impact: Retailers and manufacturers may need to adjust marketing programs and promotional activities; compliance costs may arise from ensuring all promotions comply with the ban.

Affected parties

  • Manufacturers and distributors of oral nicotine pouches.
  • Retailers and point-of-sale partners.
  • Marketing and promotional agencies involved in promotions for oral nicotine pouches.
  • Consumers purchasing oral nicotine pouches within the state.

Procedural status and timeline

  • Introduced: April 11, 2025.
  • Committees: Referred to Health (April 11, 2025); later referred to Codes (May 19, 2025); Rules (May 28, 2025).
  • Action history on the bill: Reported multiple times and then ordered to third reading in Rules CAL.346 (May 29, 2025).
  • Current status: Ordered to third reading (as of May 29, 2025).
  • Next steps: If advanced, the bill would proceed to a third reading in the Assembly and then potential floor consideration and onward to the Senate, depending on legislative flow and committee decisions.

Additional notes

  • The provided materials do not include the full text, specific definitions, or penalties. Details such as effective date, civil or criminal penalties, and any exemptions are not specified here and would be found in the enacted bill text.

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

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