Bill > AB762

This bill prohibits the importation, manufacturing, sale, and distribution of disposable, battery-embedded vapor inhalation devices that contain nicotine but not cannabis or cannabis products, starting January 1, 2027, for import and manufacturing, and January 1, 2028, for sales and distribution. A "disposable, battery-embedded vapor inhalation device" is defined as a non-reusable vaporization device containing nicotine that is not refillable or rechargeable. The bill also allows for civil penalties of $500 for the first violation, $1,000 for the second, and $2,000 for subsequent violations, with infractions punishable by a fine of up to $500. Furthermore, it empowers the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to revoke or suspend licenses for selling tobacco products if a licensee violates this prohibition with a device containing a tobacco product, and the Department of Cannabis Control to do the same for licenses related to cannabis products. The bill also clarifies that any penalties are in addition to other available remedies and that state agencies can recover costs from liable parties.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

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