Amendment #6 to H4479

Confiscation of Tobacco Products

Representatives Jones of North Reading, Hill of Ipswich, Poirier of North Attleborough, Gifford of Wareham, Frost of Auburn and Smola of Warren move to amend the bill by adding at the end thereof the following new section:-

“SECTION XX. Any tobacco or vapor products, as defined in section 6 of chapter 270, found in the possession of a person less than 21 years of age may be confiscated by a certified law enforcement officer or a school resource officer and immediately destroyed; provided however, that this section shall not apply to the possession of such products by a minor working within the course and scope of their duties as an employee.

A violation of this section shall be a noncriminal offense.”