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NY A08746
NY A08746Relates to verification of compliance with federal and state regulations on packaging of e-liquid products; relates to creating a "tobacco and vaping cessation fund" to be funded with tax revenue from sales of e-liquid products.
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Introduced
11/25/2019
11/25/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the general business law and the public health law, in relation to packaging requirements for e-liquid products; to amend the tax law, in relation to taxes imposed for the sale of vaping products, and the disbursement of such taxes; and to amend the state finance law, in relation to establishing a "tobacco and vaping cessation fund"
AI Summary
This bill amends the General Business Law and the Public Health Law to establish requirements for the packaging of e-liquid products, including a child-resistant bottle design and compliance verification by the Commissioner of Health. It also amends the Tax Law to increase the tax on the retail sale of vaping products from 20% to 41%, with 21% of the revenue deposited into a new "Tobacco and Vaping Cessation Fund" to be used for tobacco and vaping cessation research and education programs.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
referred to health (on 01/08/2020)
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