Bill > SB5526

This bill concerns the regulation of tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products, with several key provisions aimed at enhancing public health and safety. The bill introduces a comprehensive framework for regulating vapor products containing nicotine, requiring manufacturers to submit annual certifications to the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board detailing their products and their FDA approval status. Starting January 1, 2026, manufacturers must have either a marketing granted order from the FDA or a timely filed premarket tobacco product application to have their products listed in a public directory. Retailers will only be allowed to sell vapor products listed in this directory, with significant penalties for non-compliance, including fines ranging from $500 to $1,500 per product and potential license suspension or revocation. The bill also expands definitions related to tobacco and nicotine products, clarifies age restrictions for purchasing such products (maintaining the 21-year-old minimum age), and establishes new requirements for distributors and retailers, including mandatory licensing and record-keeping. Additionally, the bill introduces provisions to address nicotine analogues and creates a new vapor product enforcement account to fund administration and enforcement of these regulations.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5526&Year=2025&Initiative=false