This bill amends Kansas law to allow the sale of electronic cigarettes through vending machines, expanding the definition of "dealer" to include sellers of electronic cigarettes. It mandates that anyone selling cigarettes or electronic cigarettes must obtain a license, with specific requirements for vending machine operators, including a master license and individual permits for each machine. The bill also allows vending machines to sell related products like cartridges and batteries, and requires that all machines display tax indicia for compliance. Additionally, it prohibits the sale of these products to individuals under 21 years of age and sets conditions for vending machine accessibility to minors.

Moreover, the bill introduces new regulations regarding the sale and distribution of tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, and imposes a tax of $0.05 per milliliter on electronic cigarette sales. It restricts the sale of tobacco products to direct, face-to-face transactions, with exceptions for mail-order sales, vending machines, and self-service displays. The bill also outlines packaging requirements for cigarettes, including health warnings as mandated by federal law, and repeals certain existing statutes related to electronic cigarettes. The secretary of revenue is tasked with adopting rules and regulations for the implementation of these provisions, and the act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

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