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 new legal language that includes menthol as a flavored electronic nicotine-delivery system product. The bill defines "characterizing flavor" as any distinguishable taste or aroma, including menthol, that is not solely based on additives or ingredients. It clarifies that a flavor is presumed to be characterizing if there are claims made about it that suggest a distinguishable taste or aroma.

Additionally, the bill prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or possession with intent to sell flavored electronic nicotine-delivery system products within Rhode Island, with the exception of compassion centers and licensed cultivators registered with the state, provided their products do not contain tobacco or nicotine. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
2098: 44-20-61