Bill > HB1441

This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for electronic smoking devices (e-cigarettes) manufacturers in Maryland, requiring them to submit detailed annual certifications to the Attorney General. Manufacturers must identify all their brand families and styles sold in the United States, provide images and specifications of their products, and disclose marketing plans. They are required to deposit $75,000 in an escrow fund before being listed in a state directory and must certify compliance with federal, state, and local laws. The bill introduces stringent reporting requirements, mandating that manufacturers submit monthly sales information and maintain detailed documentation. Electronic smoking devices not included in the state directory will be deemed contraband and cannot be sold in Maryland. The bill also empowers the Executive Director of the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission and the Attorney General to take enforcement actions, including imposing civil penalties up to 500% of the retail value of non-compliant products or $5,000, and potentially revoking licenses for repeated violations. These measures aim to increase transparency, regulate the e-cigarette market, and prevent the sale of potentially youth-appealing electronic smoking devices.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1441?ys=2025RS