Bill > S05196

This bill introduces comprehensive changes to New York's public health law regarding vapor products, with a primary focus on flavored vapor products. The bill expands definitions of "vapor products" and "vapor products dealer" while implementing strict regulations on the sale, storage, and distribution of flavored vapor products. Specifically, it prohibits vapor products dealers, sellers, and wholesalers from keeping, storing, processing, packaging, shipping, or distributing flavored vapor products in or near locations where vapor or tobacco products are sold at retail. The bill increases civil penalties for violations, with fines up to three hundred dollars per individual package of flavored vapor products sold or offered for sale. Additionally, the legislation strengthens enforcement mechanisms, requires detailed record-keeping for vapor product transactions, and allows for suspension or revocation of registration for dealers who do not comply with the new regulations. The bill also supports broader public health initiatives, including prevention and awareness programs focused on reducing vapor product use, especially among youth, and aims to create more stringent controls over the sale and distribution of flavored vapor products in New York State.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5196