House Bill No. [insert bill number] seeks to revise the regulatory framework for alternative nicotine and vapor products by establishing them as distinct from traditional tobacco regulations. The bill introduces new definitions for "alternative nicotine product" and "vapor product," clarifying that these do not encompass traditional tobacco products or those regulated as drugs by the FDA. It mandates that retail sales of vapor products occur in age-restricted locations and prohibits sales to individuals under 18 years of age. Additionally, the bill outlines licensing requirements for retailers, including a $20 application fee, and specifies civil penalties for non-compliance, such as fines and potential license suspension for repeated violations.

The legislation also includes provisions for inspections by the Department of Public Health and Human Services to ensure adherence to the new regulations. Local governments are permitted to adopt ordinances that align with state law but are prohibited from enacting stricter regulations. The bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) and repeals a previous section related to alternative nicotine products, reflecting the updated regulatory framework. Overall, this bill aims to create a comprehensive regulatory environment for alternative nicotine and vapor products while enhancing protections for minors and standardizing tobacco regulation across the state.

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): 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(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_3(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_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