HB 2027 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Declares that no person shall mail, ship, or otherwise deliver cigarettes in connection with a delivery sale unless prior to the first delivery sale to the consumer the person: (1) Obtains from the prospective consumer a certification that includes: (a) A reliable confirmation that the consumer is at least the legal minimum purchase age; and (b) a statement signed by the prospective consumer in writing that certifies the prospective consumer's address and that the consumer is at least eighteen years of age.

(2) Makes a good faith effort to verify the information contained in the certification provided by the prospective consumer pursuant to this act against a commercially available data base, or obtains a photocopy or other image of the valid, government-issued identification stating the date of birth or age of the individual placing the order;

(3) Provides to the prospective consumer, via e-mail or other means, a notice that meets the requirements of this act;

(4) In the case of an order for cigarettes pursuant to an advertisement on the internet, receives payment for the delivery sale from the prospective consumer by a credit or debit card that has been issued in the consumer's name or by check.