The proposed bill aims to prohibit the sale of disposable vapor products from entities classified as "prohibited foreign parties." It amends the Arkansas Tobacco Products Tax Act of 1977 by introducing new definitions for "disposable vapor product" and "prohibited foreign party." A disposable vapor product is defined as one that has a non-detachable battery, cannot be refilled, and is intended for disposal after use. The bill establishes that selling or offering such products from prohibited foreign parties is illegal, classifying violations as a Class A misdemeanor.

Additionally, the bill grants the Director of Arkansas Tobacco Control the authority to seize any disposable vapor products sold in violation of this law, with established processes for seizure and destruction. It also includes a provision that exempts products approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration from this prohibition. To facilitate compliance, the Director is required to notify relevant stakeholders about the new requirements and provide a ninety-day grace period for the liquidation or disposal of existing stock from prohibited foreign parties.

Statutes affected:
SB 526: 26-57-203