Bill > A00022

This bill introduces new regulations specifically targeting "entertainment vapor products" by prohibiting the sale of any vapor devices that have advanced technological features like Bluetooth, internet connectivity, or interactive capabilities such as playing music, displaying photos, or running virtual games. The bill defines these "entertainment vapor products" as vapor devices intended or likely to be used with nicotine that include interactive digital features designed to enhance user experience. Vapor product dealers, including their agents and employees, are prohibited from selling such products, with violations subject to a civil penalty of up to $100 per individual package sold. Manufacturers can defend against violations by proving they had no knowledge or involvement in the sale. The bill includes an exception for entertainment vapor products that have received premarket review approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under specific federal regulations. The law would take effect 30 days after being signed, and violations would be enforced under existing public health law provisions, with the added provision that any person can submit a complaint about potential violations to an enforcement officer.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A22