The bill amends Section 44-20-61 of the General Laws in Chapter 44-20, which pertains to the regulation of electronic nicotine-delivery system products. It introduces a new definition for "vape shop," which is defined as any premises dedicated to the display, sale, distribution, delivery, offering, furnishing, or marketing of nicotine-delivery system products, liquid nicotine, liquid nicotine containers, or vapor products to consumers over the age of twenty-one (21), in compliance with chapter 9 of title 11.

The bill prohibits the sale or possession with intent to sell electronic nicotine-delivery system products, except at a vape shop. Compassion centers and licensed cultivators are exempt from this prohibition, but only for products that do not contain tobacco or nicotine. This legislation aims to regulate the availability of electronic nicotine-delivery system products while allowing specific retail environments, such as vape shops, to continue selling them. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
543: 44-20-61