Substitute Senate Bill No. 199, Public Act No. 24-54, mandates that starting from October 1, 2024, the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services will administer an online prevention education program for at least one authorized owner or named designee of each applicant for a new or renewed electronic nicotine delivery system dealer registration. The bill defines "authorized owner" and "dealer registration" as per section 21a-415 of the general statutes, which is also amended by this act.

The bill also amends subsection (c) of section 21a-415 of the 2024 supplement to the general statutes, effective October 1, 2024. It requires applicants for dealer registration to apply in a form and manner prescribed by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection, including additional information such as the name and contact information of an authorized owner, a manager or supervisor present at the location, and a certification of completion of the online prevention education program. The Department of Consumer Protection may require documentation for state and local requirements, conduct investigations, and is prohibited from issuing a dealer registration unless the online prevention education program is completed by an authorized owner or designee. The bill also outlines conditions under which a dealer registration may be denied, renewed, suspended, or revoked, and specifies the application fee structure.