SB 1314: Cigarette or tobacco product retailers: new retail locations and sale of nitrous oxide.

This bill aims to reduce the availability of tobacco products to minors and regulate smoke shops. It prohibits smoke shops from being located within 600 feet of schools or day care centers, unless the local jurisdiction allows for a greater radius. Smoke shops are also restricted from selling tobacco products between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. The bill introduces a separate license category for smoke shops with distinct administrative processes and fee rates. Additionally, it prohibits smoke shops from selling nitrous oxide and paraphernalia related to its consumption. Enforcement agencies can assess civil penalties for violating these provisions, and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration can suspend or revoke licenses for repeated offenses.