Stay Compliant. Support a Tobacco-free New Jersey.
This section breaks down key laws, school policies, retailer requirements, and sample policies to help you stay compliant and support a smoke-free environment across communities, schools, and businesses.
Know the Laws Governing Tobacco Products
New Jersey has a wide range of laws regulating tobacco, vaping, and nicotine products — from smoke-free public spaces to retailer requirements and youth protections. Stay informed and compliant with the latest regulations that help keep our communities healthy.
Breathe Easy: Understanding NJ’s Smoke-free Air Act
New Jersey’s Smoke-Free Air Act protects everyone — from workers to children — by banning smoking and vaping in indoor public spaces, workplaces, parks, and beaches. It also requires clear signage to help enforce smoke-free zones. Learn how this law helps create healthier environments across the state.
Stomp Out Youth Tobacco Use
STOMP is a merchant education initiative focused on preventing youth tobacco use at the point of sale. By training retailers to properly check IDs and understand age-of-sale laws, STOMP helps reduce underage access to tobacco products. This proven, statewide program empowers communities to take action and lower non-compliance rates across New Jersey.
Empowering Schools to Go Tobacco-free
New Jersey law requires schools to implement strong tobacco prevention and intervention policies. A wide range of training resources and support materials are available to help educators, administrators, and staff create safe, healthy, and compliant learning environments.
