HB 790

Amends GS Chapter 14, Article 52, adding new GS 14-401.28, titled Sale of tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products near schools unlawful. Makes it unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to sell or purchase such products within any structure or at any location which is within 1,000 feet of a public or nonpublic school’s property line. Defines the term “tobacco products,” “alternative nicotine products,” and “vapor products” to mean the same as defined in GS 14-313. Excludes from the definition of “school” a home school under GS 115C-563 as well as higher education institutions. Makes a violation a Class 2 misdemeanor; however, it is not a violation if a sale or purchase in an otherwise prohibited area is incidental to the primary operations of an established business facility.