Bill > SB5239

This bill enhances the regulation of vapor products and tobacco products in Washington state. Key provisions include: 1. Defining "flavored vapor products" and allowing the Department of Health to restrict the sale of any flavored vapor product that may be injurious to human health or pose a significant risk to public health. 2. Requiring the State Board of Health to determine the allowable nicotine concentration for any vapor product sold or offered for sale in the state, considering factors such as addiction risk, underage usage, and nicotine cessation efficacy. 3. Mandating labeling requirements for liquid nicotine containers, including warnings and disclosure of nicotine content. 4. Requiring manufacturers of nicotine-containing vapor products to disclose the concentration and form of nicotine, as well as all ingredients that may be inhaled, to the Department of Health. 5. Expanding the definition of "tobacco products" to include non-tobacco nicotine products not approved by the FDA, and authorizing the Secretary of Health to prohibit characterizing flavors in cigarettes and other tobacco products that may be harmful or pose a significant risk to public health.