The bill HB65 Engrossed amends the Code of Alabama 1975 to enhance the regulation of tobacco and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). Key provisions include raising the minimum age for purchasing these products from 19 to 21 years, prohibiting sales through vending machines, and requiring retailers to display warning signage about the dangers of tobacco use. The bill introduces new definitions, such as "delivery sale" and "e-liquids," and establishes the Tobacco Licensing and Compliance Fund to manage licensing fees and penalties for violations. It also mandates the State Board of Education to create a model vaping awareness program for local education boards to adopt, while repealing Sections 28-11-15 and 28-11-19, which may lead to increased local expenditures.

Additionally, the bill outlines new requirements for e-liquid manufacturers, including the submission of certifications regarding the source of nicotine in their products and the maintenance of a directory of compliant manufacturers. It imposes fines for non-compliance and mandates child-resistant packaging for liquid nicotine containers. The legislation also requires local boards of education to adopt policies prohibiting the possession and use of tobacco products in K-12 schools, with specific disciplinary actions for violations. Overall, HB65 Engrossed aims to strengthen public health protections against tobacco and nicotine products, particularly for minors, while ensuring compliance and enforcement measures are in place.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 28-11-2, 28-11-3, 28-11-5, 28-11-6, 28-11-6, 28-11-7, 28-11-9, 28-11-10, 28-11-12, 28-11-13, 28-11-14, 28-11-16, 28-11-17, 28-11-18, 28-11-15, 28-11-19
Engrossed: 28-11-2, 28-11-3, 28-11-5, 28-11-6, 28-11-6, 28-11-7, 28-11-9, 28-11-10, 28-11-12, 28-11-13, 28-11-14, 28-11-16, 28-11-17, 28-11-18, 28-11-15, 28-11-19