This bill amends existing Louisiana law regarding vapor products and electronic cigarettes. It prohibits retail dealers from purchasing these products from unlicensed sources and establishes a directory for vapor and alternative nicotine product manufacturers. The bill requires manufacturers to certify their products' compliance with federal regulations and mandates that they pay fees for processing these certifications. Additionally, it imposes criminal penalties for violations, including fines for selling products not listed in the directory.

The bill also makes changes to the funding structure for the enforcement of vapor product regulations. It creates a compensation fund that allocates a portion of tax revenues specifically for the enforcement of vapor product laws, with designated amounts for the office of alcohol and tobacco control and other state agencies. Furthermore, it repeals a previous statute related to vapor products, streamlining the regulatory framework. The act will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without a signature.

Statutes affected:
HB621 Original: 26:911(B)(1)
HB621 Engrossed: 26:911(B)(1)
HB621 Enrolled: 26:911(B)(1)
HB621 Act : 26:911(B)(1)