This bill aims to regulate electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) by prohibiting the sale and certification of flavored vapor products in Nebraska. It amends several sections of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, to define "flavored vapor product" and establish penalties for violations. Specifically, the bill defines flavored vapor products as those with distinguishable tastes or smells other than tobacco or menthol, and it prohibits licensed sellers from marketing, advertising, or selling these products. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the revocation of licenses for businesses that violate these regulations.

The bill also harmonizes existing laws by incorporating the new definitions and prohibitions into the relevant sections of the Tobacco Products Tax Act. It specifies that the Tax Commissioner shall not issue certifications for flavored vapor products and that manufacturers are prohibited from selling such products at retail in the state. The original sections of the law that are being amended will be repealed, ensuring that the new regulations are effectively integrated into Nebraska's legal framework regarding tobacco and nicotine products.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 28-1418.01, 28-1425, 28-1429, 59-1523, 77-4001