Replaces escrow deposit system required of tobacco product manufacturers who are nonparticipating manufacturers for purposes of Master Settlement Agreement with requirement of direct payments to state. Retains existing escrow deposit system for nonparticipating manufacturers' sales made on or before January 1, 2024. Amends findings to state policy to include statement of intention to hold all tobacco product manufacturers liable for cigarette-related health care costs, regardless of status under Master Settlement Agreement. Applies to certifications submitted on or after January 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 323.803, 323.806, 180.415, 180.416, 180.425, 180.435, 180.445
A-Engrossed: 323.803, 323.806, 323.807, 323.800, 180.415, 180.416, 180.425, 180.435, 180.445
B-Engrossed: 323.803, 323.806, 323.807, 323.800, 180.415, 180.416, 180.425, 180.435, 180.445, 180.205, 293.537
C-Engrossed: 323.803, 323.806, 323.807, 323.800, 180.415, 180.416, 180.425, 180.435, 180.445, 180.205, 293.537
Enrolled: 323.803, 323.806, 323.807, 323.800, 180.415, 180.416, 180.425, 180.435, 180.445, 180.205, 293.537