Bill Text - HB1237 (2022)

Relative to the definition of cigar bar.


Revision: Feb. 7, 2022, 1 p.m.

Rep. Hunt, Ches. 11

February 1, 2022

2022-0428h

08/05

 

 

Amendment to HB 1237-FN

 

Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:

 

AN ACT relative to the definition of cigar bar.

 

Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:

 

1  On-Premises Cigar, Beverage, and Liquor Licenses.  Amend RSA 178:20-a, II(a) to read as follows:

(a)  Generates 60 percent or more of its quarterly gross revenue from the sale of cigar-related products, which is limited to cigars, cigarettes, loose tobacco, humidors, cigar cutters, cigar cases, lighters, and ashtrays.  Revenue from keno, mail order and Internet sales[, as well as revenue generated from other tobacco sales in store, including cigarettes and loose tobacco sales,] shall not be used to determine whether an establishment satisfies the definition of a cigar bar.

2  Effective Date.  This act shall take effect July 1, 2022.

2022-0428h

AMENDED ANALYSIS

 

This bill allows cigar bars to sell cigarettes and loose tobacco.