The proposed bill aims to prohibit the sale of disposable vapor products from a "prohibited foreign party" in the state of Arkansas. It introduces new definitions for "disposable vapor product," specifying that such products must have a non-detachable battery, cannot be refilled with e-liquid, and are intended for disposal after use. Additionally, the bill establishes a new section in the Arkansas Code that makes it illegal for any person or entity to sell or offer these products for sale at retail. Violations of this prohibition are classified as a Class A misdemeanor, and the Director of Arkansas Tobacco Control is granted authority to seize and hold any products sold in violation of this law.

Furthermore, the bill includes a provision that exempts products approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration from this prohibition. It also mandates that the Director of Arkansas Tobacco Control notify relevant stakeholders, including manufacturers and retailers, about the new requirements and the compliance timeline. A grace period of ninety days is provided for those in possession of disposable vapor products from a prohibited foreign party, allowing them to liquidate, sell, or dispose of these products before the law takes full effect.

Statutes affected:
SB 526: 26-57-203