Bill > AB762

This bill prohibits the sale, distribution, or offering for sale of disposable, battery-embedded vapor inhalation devices in California starting January 1, 2026. A "disposable, battery-embedded vapor inhalation device" is defined as a vaporization device not designed for reuse, which includes devices that are not refillable (lacking replaceable containers or coils) or not rechargeable (with batteries that cannot be recharged). The bill establishes a graduated civil penalty system, with fines of $500 for the first violation, $1,000 for the second, and $2,000 for subsequent violations, which can be enforced by cities, counties, or the state. Violators can also be found guilty of an infraction punishable by a fine up to $500. Additionally, the bill empowers the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration and the Department of Cannabis Control to revoke or suspend licenses of businesses selling tobacco or cannabis products that violate this prohibition. The bill excludes certain medical devices from this ban and specifies that these penalties are in addition to other potential legal remedies. The costs of enforcing this law can be recovered by the Attorney General from the liable parties, and no state reimbursement is required for local agencies implementing this new regulation.

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