This bill amends Kansas law to authorize the sale of electronic cigarettes through vending machines and expands the definition of "dealer" to include sellers of electronic cigarettes. It updates several sections of the Kansas cigarette and tobacco products act, specifically K.S.A. 79-3301, 79-3303, and 79-3321, while repealing the previous versions of these sections. New definitions, such as "electronic cigarette," are introduced, and vending machine operators are required to obtain a master license and individual permits for each machine. The bill also allows vending machines to sell related products, including cartridges and batteries, and includes provisions to ensure compliance with age restrictions, prohibiting sales to individuals under 21 years of age.

Additionally, the bill imposes a tax of $0.05 per milliliter on the sale of electronic cigarettes and defines "consumable material" as any liquid solution used in electronic cigarettes. It restricts the sale of cigarettes and electronic cigarettes to direct, face-to-face exchanges, with exceptions for mail-order sales, vending machines, and self-service displays. The bill outlines packaging requirements for cigarettes, including health warnings and labeling, and mandates the secretary of revenue to adopt rules and regulations for its implementation. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

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