The bill amends Section 44-20-61 of the General Laws in Chapter 44-20, which pertains to the taxation of cigarettes and other tobacco products. It introduces new legal language that defines "characterizing flavor" and "flavored electronic nicotine-delivery system product," as well as a new term, "vape shop," which refers to establishments dedicated to the sale and distribution of nicotine-delivery system products. The bill prohibits the sale or possession with intent to sell flavored electronic nicotine-delivery system products to consumers in Rhode Island, with the exception of sales occurring at vape shops.

Additionally, the bill specifies that compassion centers and licensed cultivators registered with the state are exempt from this prohibition, but only for products that do not contain tobacco or nicotine. The act is set to take effect upon passage, aiming to regulate the sale of flavored nicotine products while allowing vape shops to continue selling them.

Statutes affected:
5329: 44-20-61