The bill S. 287 aims to regulate the sale of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) in South Carolina by adding Section 44-95-65 to the South Carolina Code of Laws. It establishes definitions for terms related to ENDS, mandates annual certifications from manufacturers regarding their products, and outlines the requirements for maintaining a public directory of compliant ENDS products. The Attorney General is tasked with overseeing the certification process, maintaining the directory, and enforcing compliance, including the imposition of fines for violations. Notably, manufacturers must pay a non-refundable fee for each ENDS product submitted for certification, and there are specific penalties for selling products not listed in the directory.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to prevent misleading marketing practices aimed at minors, such as prohibiting the use of certain terms and imagery in advertising. It sets a timeline for the implementation of these regulations, with the first certification due by August 1, 2025, and the directory operational by October 1, 2025. The Attorney General is also empowered to create regulations for the enforcement of these provisions. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance public health protections by ensuring that ENDS products are properly regulated and that their marketing does not target underage individuals.

Statutes affected:
01/29/2025: 44-95-65
03/11/2025: 44-95-65
03/12/2025: 44-95-65
03/19/2025: 44-95-65
04/30/2025: 44-95-65
05/06/2025: 44-95-65
Latest Version: 44-95-65