Bill > A04593

This bill introduces comprehensive regulations for vapor products in New York State, focusing on three main areas: age verification, permitting for distributors and manufacturers, and creating a vapor product directory. The bill requires that the sale of vapor products can only be made to individuals 21 years or older, verified through valid government-issued identification, and mandates that businesses perform a transaction scan to confirm age. It establishes new permit requirements for vapor product distributors and manufacturers, which include detailed application processes, background checks, and annual or five-year permit validity. The bill also creates a vapor product directory that manufacturers must register with, requiring them to attest that their products were either on the market as of August 2018 and have a pending FDA application or have received FDA marketing authorization. Additionally, the bill defines "illicit vapor products" and makes it unlawful to sell, distribute, or manufacture such products, with potential criminal penalties ranging from misdemeanors to felonies for violations. These regulations aim to reduce youth access to vapor products, ensure product safety, and create transparency in the vapor product market.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4593