Bill > HB1059

This bill amends Tennessee law to increase the maximum fine for selling vapor products to individuals under 21 years old from $50 to $500. Specifically, the legislation modifies existing criminal code to establish that selling a vapor product to a person under 21 is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a maximum fine of $500. The bill also clarifies that other violations related to vapor products under various sections of Tennessee Code (such as those involving possession or distribution) remain Class C misdemeanors. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will apply to any offenses committed on or after that date. This update appears intended to strengthen enforcement and create a more significant financial deterrent for businesses that sell vapor products to underage individuals.