In NY State
Adolescent Tobacco Use Prevention Act (ATUPA)
In 1994, New York State made it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 18.  The law requires tobacco product vendors to card young tobacco purchasers and display signs stating the no-sales to minors’ policy. Violating vendors face stiff fines and possible loss of lottery and tobacco product sales licenses. The act also prohibits the sales of ‘loosies.’ (Go to ATUPA)

2003 NYS Clean Indoor Air Act (PubH Law Article 13-F)

Three months following implementation of NYC’s SFAA, New York State passed a similar, comprehensive ban on smoking.  The stricter state law closed several loopholes in the SFAA. The City’s SFAA and State (CIA) together provide model legislation for protecting residents from the hazards of secondhand smoke exposure. (Go to CIAA) 


2004 Fire Safe Cigarette Law

The law requires all cigarettes sold in the State of New York to be self-extinguishing.  The intent of the law is to prevent fires caused by burning cigarettes left unattended and particularly those held by smokers who fall asleep during use.  



Internet Tobacco Sales

The sale of tobacco products over the internet is illegal in New York State. (Go to NYS Law)