Bill > SB273

This bill, the Electronic Smoking Device Regulation Act of 2021, makes several changes to the regulation of electronic smoking devices in Maryland. The key provisions are: - Repealing the electronic smoking device retail license and prohibiting the sale of electronic smoking devices through mail, computer, or other electronic networks (with some exceptions for licensed manufacturers and vape shop vendors). - Requiring vape shop vendors to exclusively sell electronic smoking devices and related accessories to consumers on the premises of their business, and prohibiting the sale of certain flavored electronic smoking devices. - Requiring vape shop vendors to register with and pay a fee to the local health department, and allowing the state to test electronic smoking devices to ensure they contain the listed ingredients. - Expanding the Clean Indoor Air Act to include a prohibition on the use of electronic smoking devices and their exhaled vapor in certain indoor areas. Overall, the bill aims to restrict the sale and use of electronic smoking devices in Maryland, particularly flavored products, in order to protect public health.

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http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0273?ys=2021RS