NICOTINE SALE NEAR SCHOOLS ACT

Creates the Prohibition of Nicotine Sales Near Schools Act. Provides that, by January 1, 2027 every municipality shall regulate, within its territorial limits, the retail sale of nicotine-containing products near schools and day care centers. Provides that, by January 1, 2027, every county shall regulate, within its territorial limits but outside of the territorial limits of any municipality, the retail sale of nicotine-containing products near schools and day care centers. Provides that, if a county or municipality does not comply with the Act by January 1, 2027, then the retail sale of nicotine-containing products near schools and day care centers within the county or municipality shall be governed by the Department of Revenue. Provides that, if a municipality or county fails to comply with the Act, then the Department of Revenue may not grant licenses for retailers that would permit the retail sale of nicotine-containing products near a school or day care center in the municipality or county. Provides that any establishment in existence before January 1, 2027 shall be able to keep or renew its retailer license that permits the establishment to sell nicotine containing products if the principal of the school or owner of the day care center located near the establishment has not indicated opposition to the issuance or renewal of the license in writing to the Department of Revenue. Limits home rule powers. Effective immediately.