Relating to the sale of certain e-cigarettes in this state and a directory of e-cigarette manufacturers and their products; authorizing fees; authorizing administrative and civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.
Impact
This bill is designed to enhance public health measures by controlling the availability of e-cigarettes, particularly those containing nicotine. It establishes compliance requirements for manufacturers, including the submission of certification forms and payment of a $2,500 fee per product. The comptroller will maintain an updated directory, which is intended to simplify oversight and enforcement of the sale of e-cigarettes, potentially leading to a decrease in unregulated products entering the state market. The intended outcome is to protect consumers and reduce health risks associated with vaping products.
Summary
House Bill 3772 aims to regulate the sale of certain e-cigarettes within the state of Texas by establishing a directory of e-cigarette manufacturers and their products. The bill mandates that e-cigarette manufacturers must submit annual certifications verifying compliance with both state regulations and federal standards as set by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The legislation clearly states that only products included in this directory may be sold at retail, impacting the current marketplace significantly by restricting sales to approved items only.
Contention
Notable points of contention surrounding HB 3772 include concerns about economic implications for e-cigarette retailers and manufacturers who may face penalties for non-compliance. The bill introduces strict administrative and civil penalties, leading to potential financial repercussions for violations of certification processes. Additionally, a criminal offense is established for manufacturers that falsely represent information on their certification forms, classifying such acts as Class B misdemeanors. This strong regulatory stance could encounter significant pushback from industry stakeholders who argue that such stringent regulations may hinder market availability and innovation.
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Relating to the sale of certain e-cigarettes in this state and a directory of e-cigarette manufacturers and their products; authorizing fees; authorizing administrative and civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to the sale of certain e-cigarettes in this state and a directory of e-cigarette manufacturers and their products; authorizing fees; authorizing administrative and civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to prohibited signs, logos, and designs in advertising or marketing cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or other tobacco products; creating a criminal offense.
AN ACT relating to nicotine products; requiring manufacturers of nicotine products to obtain a license; requiring manufacturers of electronic cigarettes and vapor material to file certifications as specified; placing restrictions on the sale and advertising of electronic cigarettes and vapor material; requiring the department of revenue to publish a directory of electronic cigarettes and vapor material offered for sale in Wyoming by licensed nicotine product manufacturers; prohibiting the sale of nicotine products not included in the directory; requiring biannual inspections of retailers, distributors and wholesalers of electronic cigarettes and vapor material; providing penalties; providing definitions; providing rulemaking; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date.
Regulating the manufacture, wholesale and distribution of electronic cigarettes in this state and establishing licensure of electronic cigarette manufacturers.
Relating to the sale of certain e-cigarettes in this state and a directory of e-cigarette manufacturers and their products; authorizing fees; authorizing administrative and civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.
Regulating the manufacture, wholesale and distribution of electronic cigarettes in this state and establishing licensure of electronic cigarette manufacturers.
Taxation: tobacco; tax on certain nicotine and vapor products; establish, and provide for various amendments. Amends title & secs. 2, 3, 6, 6a, 6c, 6d, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12 & 14 of 1993 PA 327 (MCL 205.422 et seq.).