House Bill No. [insert number] seeks to establish a distinct regulatory framework for alternative nicotine and vapor products, separating them 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 sales of vapor products occur in age-restricted locations, prohibits sales to individuals under 18 years of age, and requires sellers to obtain a license from the Department of Revenue for a fee of $20. The bill also outlines civil penalties for non-compliance, including fines and potential license suspension, and mandates inspections by the Department of Public Health and Human Services to ensure adherence to the new regulations.
Additionally, the bill repeals a previous section of law concerning the sale of alternative nicotine products, reflecting a significant shift in regulatory approach. It specifies that local governments may not impose regulations on alternative nicotine or vapor products that are more stringent than those outlined in the bill, thereby centralizing the regulation under state law. Key amendments include the prohibition of selling tobacco products to individuals under 18 years of age, the requirement for retail sellers to display health warning signs, and the establishment of a clear process for obtaining a retail tobacco sales license, along with penalties for non-compliance. Overall, this legislation aims to enhance public health and safety while providing a structured framework for the sale and distribution of alternative nicotine and vapor products.
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