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 manufacturers to certify their products annually to the Attorney General, and requires the creation of a public directory listing compliant ENDS products. The bill outlines penalties for violations, including fines for manufacturers offering unlisted products and stipulates that the Attorney General will maintain and update the directory, which must be operational by October 1, 2025.

Additionally, the bill prohibits certain marketing practices aimed at minors, such as using terms and imagery commonly associated with candy or cartoons. It also sets forth compliance checks and allows the Attorney General to enforce the regulations, including the seizure of non-compliant products. The first certification from manufacturers is due by August 1, 2025, and the bill will take effect upon the Governor's approval.

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