STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27682 / H0498
This legislation would amend the Prevention of Minors Access to Tobacco Act by incorporating electronic
smoking devices into the definition of tobacco products, creating parity between traditional tobacco products
and new, emerging electronic smoking devices and products. It also allows the Department of Health and
Welfare to permit all retailers of electronic smoking devices and other vape products in the same manner that
traditional tobacco product retailers are currently permitted through the state for tobacco sales. The Department
is directed to establish a minimal fee on retailer permits in accordance with increased cost to the Department for
issuance of permits, compliance inspection, and administration. This fee would be delayed one year to assess
the need and amount.
FISCAL NOTE
There is no impact to the general fund. The structure for permitting and compliance inspection is currently in
place. Fee established by the Department would provide any additional funds needed for potential increased
costs for compliance checks, administration, inspection, training, reporting, and record keeping.
Contact:
Representative Brooke Green
(208) 322-1000
Representative Britt Raybould
(208) 322-1000
Erin Bennett
American Heart Association
(208) 890-0164
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 02/12/2020, 10:05 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 39-5701, 39-5702, 39-5703, 39-5704, 39-5705, 39-5706, 39-5707, 39-5708, 39-5709, 39-5710, 39-5711, 39-5713, 39-5714, 39-5715, 39-5717, 39-5717A, 39-5718, 39-8421, 39-8423, 39-8424, 56-227F