Bill > HB1241

This bill introduces several key changes to Maryland's regulations on electronic smoking devices, primarily focusing on seizure procedures, wholesaler licensing, and record-keeping requirements. The bill establishes a new electronic smoking devices wholesaler license and mandates comprehensive record-keeping for wholesaler distributors and importers. Specifically, these wholesalers must now receive and maintain detailed invoices for each electronic smoking device purchase, tracking information such as invoice numbers, receipt dates, quantities, brands, manufacturers, and transaction details. They are required to keep these records for six years and make them available for examination by the Executive Director of the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission. The bill also modifies seizure procedures, removing peace officers' ability to seize electronic smoking devices and concentrating this power solely with the Executive Director. Additionally, the bill streamlines the seizure and forfeiture process, including provisions for filing claims to recover seized property and holding hearings in accordance with existing regulations. The new provisions aim to enhance oversight and accountability in the electronic smoking devices market, with the changes set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1241?ys=2025RS