The proposed bill, titled the Florida Age Gate Act, aims to regulate the sale and distribution of nonapproved disposable nicotine dispensing devices. It introduces a definition for "nonapproved disposable device" and mandates that dealers selling such devices are subject to inspections by the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco as well as the Department of Law Enforcement. The bill revises existing penalties for violations related to the unlawful sale of these devices, establishing a tiered fine system based on the number of violations, and specifies that administrative fines collected will be used to enhance enforcement efforts and public awareness campaigns aimed at reducing nicotine use among individuals under 21.

Additionally, the bill prohibits dealers from advertising or displaying nonapproved disposable devices in locations visible to individuals under 21 and requires that dealers provide instructional materials at the point of sale to verify the age of purchasers. The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco is also tasked with including specific guidelines for compliance audits and enforcement actions in their rulemaking. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 928 Filed: 569.33, 569.35, 569.39