This bill amends Kansas law to authorize the sale of electronic cigarettes through vending machines, expanding the definition of "dealer" to include those selling electronic cigarettes. It establishes a licensing requirement for individuals engaged in the sale of cigarettes or electronic cigarettes, as well as for vending machine distributors, necessitating a separate application and fee for each dealer establishment and vending machine. Additionally, vending machines selling electronic cigarettes must display tax indicia, and the sale of related products such as cartridges and batteries is permitted. The bill also enforces regulations prohibiting sales to individuals under 21 years of age and outlines dealer responsibilities for record-keeping and compliance with inspection requirements.

Moreover, the bill introduces new provisions that prohibit the possession, sale, transport, import, distribution, wholesale, or manufacture of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco in violation of specified statutes, while restricting sales to direct, face-to-face exchanges with exceptions for mail-order sales, vending machines, and self-service displays. It imposes a tax of $0.05 per milliliter on the sale of electronic cigarettes, with the Secretary of Revenue granted authority to adopt implementation regulations. The bill also repeals certain existing statutes related to electronic cigarettes, indicating a significant regulatory shift, and will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 79-3301, 79-3303, 79-3399, 79-3321
As introduced: 79-3301, 79-3303, 79-3399, 79-3321