Bill > SB252

This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for vapor products, alternative nicotine products, and e-liquid products in Arkansas, focusing on public health and safety, particularly for youth. The bill creates a new chapter in Arkansas law that defines these products, requires manufacturers to obtain certification from the Arkansas Tobacco Control, and establishes strict guidelines for product marketing and sales. Manufacturers must provide documentation proving their products were on the market before August 8, 2016, or have received FDA marketing approval. The bill mandates that all vapor products and e-liquid products be listed in a public directory maintained by Arkansas Tobacco Control, with significant financial penalties for non-compliance. Additionally, the bill prohibits advertising that could appeal to children, such as using cartoon characters or food-related imagery, and requires child-resistant packaging for these products. Manufacturers must pay initial and annual fees for directory listing, and the bill empowers Arkansas Tobacco Control to conduct inspections, remove non-compliant products from the market, and levy substantial civil penalties for violations. The legislation also expands the Arkansas Tobacco Control Board's authority to enforce these new regulations and adds these products to the existing regulatory framework for tobacco control in the state.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb252&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R