Bill > A04540

This bill addresses e-liquid packaging requirements and creates a new tobacco and vaping cessation fund by implementing several key provisions. The legislation increases the tax on vapor product sales from 20% to 41% and mandates that e-liquid manufacturers be verified for compliance with federal and state regulations. It requires the New York State Department of Health to create a public webpage listing compliant e-liquid manufacturers and develop a scannable code that can be used to verify a manufacturer's status on a smart device. The bill establishes a new "tobacco and vaping cessation fund" which will receive 21% of the tax revenues collected from vapor product sales. These funds are specifically designated for tobacco and vaping cessation research, educational projects, and programs designed to help users quit tobacco and vaping products. The fund will be overseen by the state comptroller and the commissioner of health, who are required to provide annual reports detailing how the funds were used, including information about disbursements, recipients, and purposes. The legislation aims to enhance product safety, discourage youth vaping, and support efforts to help individuals stop using tobacco and vaping products.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4540