A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT regulating the display of tobacco products, cigarette wrapping papers, and products considered drug paraphernalia by retail establishments.
Whereas, the General Assembly is committed to creating and maintaining a State environment that is conducive to a tobacco‑free and drug‑free lifestyle for youth and their families; and
Whereas, the General Assembly is further committed to creating and maintaining a State environment that is supportive of individuals in recovery for substance use disorder; Now, therefore,
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  G.S. 14‑313 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:
"(a1)	Display Limitations in Retail Establishments. – Retail distributors of tobacco products and cigarette wrapping papers shall not do either of the following:
(1)	Display tobacco products or cigarette wrapping papers in an area that can be accessed by persons under 18 years of age.
(2)	Display for public view any product considered drug paraphernalia under G.S. 90‑113.21(12)."
SECTION 2.  This act becomes effective October 1, 2017.