The bill amends Section 44-20-61 of the General Laws in Chapter 44-20, which pertains to the regulation of cigarette, other tobacco products, and electronic nicotine-delivery system products. It introduces new legal language that includes menthol as a flavored electronic nicotine-delivery system product. The bill clarifies that a flavor is considered characterizing if it is distinguishable by an ordinary consumer and is not solely based on additives or ingredients.

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. This legislation aims to regulate flavored electronic nicotine products more strictly. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
8254: 44-20-61