The proposed bill seeks to revise the regulation of alternative nicotine and vapor products by establishing them as distinct from traditional tobacco products. It introduces new definitions for "alternative nicotine product" and "vapor product," clarifying that these do not fall under the same category as tobacco products or those regulated as drugs by the FDA. The bill mandates that vapor products can only be sold in age-restricted locations and prohibits sales to individuals under 18 years of age. Retailers are required to obtain a $20 license from the Department of Revenue, and the bill outlines civil penalties for non-compliance, including fines and potential license suspension for repeated violations.

Key amendments include the removal of previous references to "alternative nicotine products" in certain contexts, simplifying the language and focusing on tobacco products. The bill emphasizes the need for signage to inform customers of age restrictions and specifies that vending machines selling these products must be supervised and located in establishments where alcohol is sold. Local governments are allowed to adopt regulations that align with the bill's provisions, ensuring a consistent approach to the sale and distribution of these products across Montana. Overall, the bill aims to streamline tobacco regulation while reinforcing age restrictions and compliance measures.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 7-1-111, 16-11-122, 16-11-302, 16-11-303, 16-11-304, 16-11-305, 16-11-306, 16-11-308, 16-11-309, 16-11-310, 16-11-311, 30-16-301, 45-5-623, 45-5-637, 50-50-207
HB0149_1(1): 7-1-111, 16-11-122, 16-11-302, 16-11-303, 16-11-304, 16-11-305, 16-11-306, 16-11-308, 16-11-309, 16-11-310, 16-11-311, 30-16-301, 45-5-623, 45-5-637, 50-50-207
HB0149_1(2): 7-1-111, 16-11-122, 16-11-302, 16-11-303, 16-11-304, 16-11-305, 16-11-306, 16-11-308, 16-11-309, 16-11-310, 16-11-311, 30-16-301, 45-5-623, 45-5-637, 50-50-207
HB0149_1(3): 7-1-111, 16-11-122, 16-11-302, 16-11-303, 16-11-304, 16-11-305, 16-11-306, 16-11-308, 16-11-309, 16-11-310, 16-11-311, 30-16-301, 45-5-623, 45-5-637, 50-50-207
HB0149_1(4): 7-1-111, 16-11-122, 16-11-302, 16-11-303, 16-11-304, 16-11-305, 16-11-306, 16-11-308, 16-11-309, 16-11-310, 16-11-311, 30-16-301, 45-5-623, 45-5-637, 50-50-207
HB0149_1(5): 7-1-111, 16-11-122, 16-11-302, 16-11-303, 16-11-304, 16-11-305, 16-11-306, 16-11-308, 16-11-309, 16-11-310, 16-11-311, 30-16-301, 45-5-623, 45-5-637, 50-50-207
HB0149_1(6): 7-1-111, 16-11-122, 16-11-302, 16-11-303, 16-11-304, 16-11-305, 16-11-306, 16-11-308, 16-11-309, 16-11-310, 16-11-311, 30-16-301, 45-5-623, 45-5-637, 50-50-207
HB0149_1: 7-1-111, 16-11-122, 16-11-302, 16-11-303, 16-11-304, 16-11-305, 16-11-306, 16-11-308, 16-11-309, 16-11-310, 16-11-311, 30-16-301, 45-5-623, 45-5-637, 50-50-207
HB0149_2(1): 7-1-111, 16-11-122, 16-11-302, 16-11-303, 16-11-304, 16-11-305, 16-11-306, 16-11-308, 16-11-309, 16-11-310, 16-11-311, 30-16-301, 45-5-623, 45-5-637, 50-50-207
HB0149_2(10): 7-1-111, 16-11-122, 16-11-302, 16-11-303, 16-11-304, 16-11-305, 16-11-306, 16-11-308, 16-11-309, 16-11-310, 16-11-311, 30-16-301, 45-5-623, 45-5-637, 50-50-207
HB0149_2(11): 7-1-111, 16-11-122, 16-11-302, 16-11-303, 16-11-304, 16-11-305, 16-11-306, 16-11-308, 16-11-309, 16-11-310, 16-11-311, 30-16-301, 45-5-623, 45-5-637, 50-50-207
HB0149_2(12): 7-1-111, 16-11-122, 16-11-302, 16-11-303, 16-11-304, 16-11-305, 16-11-306, 16-11-308, 16-11-309, 16-11-310, 16-11-311, 30-16-301, 45-5-623, 45-5-637, 50-50-207
HB0149_2(13): 7-1-111, 16-11-122, 16-11-302, 16-11-303, 16-11-304, 16-11-305, 16-11-306, 16-11-308, 16-11-309, 16-11-310, 16-11-311, 30-16-301, 45-5-623, 45-5-637, 50-50-207
HB0149_2(14): 7-1-111, 16-11-122, 16-11-302, 16-11-303, 16-11-304, 16-11-305, 16-11-306, 16-11-308, 16-11-309, 16-11-310, 16-11-311, 30-16-301, 45-5-623, 45-5-637, 50-50-207
HB0149_2(2): 7-1-111, 16-11-122, 16-11-302, 16-11-303, 16-11-304, 16-11-305, 16-11-306, 16-11-308, 16-11-309, 16-11-310, 16-11-311, 30-16-301, 45-5-623, 45-5-637, 50-50-207
HB0149_2(3): 7-1-111, 16-11-122, 16-11-302, 16-11-303, 16-11-304, 16-11-305, 16-11-306, 16-11-308, 16-11-309, 16-11-310, 16-11-311, 30-16-301, 45-5-623, 45-5-637, 50-50-207
HB0149_2(4): 7-1-111, 16-11-122, 16-11-302, 16-11-303, 16-11-304, 16-11-305, 16-11-306, 16-11-308, 16-11-309, 16-11-310, 16-11-311, 30-16-301, 45-5-623, 45-5-637, 50-50-207
HB0149_2(5): 7-1-111, 16-11-122, 16-11-302, 16-11-303, 16-11-304, 16-11-305, 16-11-306, 16-11-308, 16-11-309, 16-11-310, 16-11-311, 30-16-301, 45-5-623, 45-5-637, 50-50-207
HB0149_2(6): 7-1-111, 16-11-122, 16-11-302, 16-11-303, 16-11-304, 16-11-305, 16-11-306, 16-11-308, 16-11-309, 16-11-310, 16-11-311, 30-16-301, 45-5-623, 45-5-637, 50-50-207
HB0149_2(7): 7-1-111, 16-11-122, 16-11-302, 16-11-303, 16-11-304, 16-11-305, 16-11-306, 16-11-308, 16-11-309, 16-11-310, 16-11-311, 30-16-301, 45-5-623, 45-5-637, 50-50-207
HB0149_2(8): 7-1-111, 16-11-122, 16-11-302, 16-11-303, 16-11-304, 16-11-305, 16-11-306, 16-11-308, 16-11-309, 16-11-310, 16-11-311, 30-16-301, 45-5-623, 45-5-637, 50-50-207
HB0149_2(9): 7-1-111, 16-11-122, 16-11-302, 16-11-303, 16-11-304, 16-11-305, 16-11-306, 16-11-308, 16-11-309, 16-11-310, 16-11-311, 30-16-301, 45-5-623, 45-5-637, 50-50-207
HB0149_2: 7-1-111, 16-11-122, 16-11-302, 16-11-303, 16-11-304, 16-11-305, 16-11-306, 16-11-308, 16-11-309, 16-11-310, 16-11-311, 30-16-301, 45-5-623, 45-5-637, 50-50-207
HB0149_3(1): 7-1-111, 16-11-122, 16-11-302, 16-11-303, 16-11-304, 16-11-305, 16-11-306, 16-11-308, 16-11-309, 16-11-310, 16-11-311, 30-16-301, 45-5-623, 45-5-637, 50-50-207
HB0149_3(2): 7-1-111, 16-11-122, 16-11-302, 16-11-303, 16-11-304, 16-11-305, 16-11-306, 16-11-308, 16-11-309, 16-11-310, 16-11-311, 30-16-301, 45-5-623, 45-5-637, 50-50-207
HB0149_3(3): 7-1-111, 16-11-122, 16-11-302, 16-11-303, 16-11-304, 16-11-305, 16-11-306, 16-11-308, 16-11-309, 16-11-310, 16-11-311, 30-16-301, 45-5-623, 45-5-637, 50-50-207
HB0149_3(4): 7-1-111, 16-11-122, 16-11-302, 16-11-303, 16-11-304, 16-11-305, 16-11-306, 16-11-308, 16-11-309, 16-11-310, 16-11-311, 30-16-301, 45-5-623, 45-5-637, 50-50-207
HB0149_3(5): 7-1-111, 16-11-122, 16-11-302, 16-11-303, 16-11-304, 16-11-305, 16-11-306, 16-11-308, 16-11-309, 16-11-310, 16-11-311, 30-16-301, 45-5-623, 45-5-637, 50-50-207
HB0149_3(6): 7-1-111, 16-11-122, 16-11-302, 16-11-303, 16-11-304, 16-11-305, 16-11-306, 16-11-308, 16-11-309, 16-11-310, 16-11-311, 30-16-301, 45-5-623, 45-5-637, 50-50-207
HB0149_3: 7-1-111, 16-11-122, 16-11-302, 16-11-303, 16-11-304, 16-11-305, 16-11-306, 16-11-308, 16-11-309, 16-11-310, 16-11-311, 30-16-301, 45-5-623, 45-5-637, 50-50-207