S.22-4.27: Adult Vending Machines Act (PASSED)

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ADULT VENDING MACHINES ACT

1. As used in this act, Vending machine means a self-service machine that, upon insertion of a coin, paper currency, token, card, or key, or by optional manual operation, dispenses an item, without the necessity of interacting with a human vendor or replenishing the machine between each vending operation.

2. It shall be a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for no more than six (6) months, a fine of no more than $5,000.00, and disgorgement of profits for any person to operate or host a vending machine stocked with:

A. Beer, wine, or liquor;

B. Cigarettes, Tobacco, or nicotine-containing products;

C. Any recreational drug for which a minimum purchase age is imposed;

D. Any prescription drug;

E. Any over-the-counter or behind-the-counter contraceptives or contraceptive devices;

F. Firearms, flamethrowers, hand grenades, knives, and bladed weapons;

G. Live Animals;

H. Sex Toys; or

I. Used or worn underwear or socks.

3. This act shall take effect January 1, 2023.

Sponsor: fhtagn

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Motioning for a final vote. 24 hours for objections.

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A final vote on this bill is now open for 72 hours, or until 24 hours after this has enough votes to pass or fail, or until everybody votes, whichever occurs soonest.

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Aye

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The bill now passes and awaits gubernatorial action.

Aye: 5
Nay:0
Present: 0
Not voting: 0

ADULT VENDING MACHINES ACT

1. As used in this act, Vending machine means a self-service machine that, upon insertion of a coin, paper currency, token, card, or key, or by optional manual operation, dispenses an item, without the necessity of interacting with a human vendor or replenishing the machine between each vending operation.

2. It shall be a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for no more than six (6) months, a fine of no more than $5,000.00, and disgorgement of profits for any person to operate or host a vending machine stocked with:

A. Beer, wine, or liquor;

B. Cigarettes, Tobacco, or nicotine-containing products;

C. Any recreational drug for which a minimum purchase age is imposed;

D. Any prescription drug;

E. Any over-the-counter or behind-the-counter contraceptives or contraceptive devices;

F. Firearms, flamethrowers, hand grenades, knives, and bladed weapons;

G. Live Animals;

H. Sex Toys; or

I. Used or worn underwear or socks.

3. This act shall take effect January 1, 2023.