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AR HB1626

AR HB1626
To Prohibit The Sale Of Disposal Vapor Products From A Prohibited Foreign Party.

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Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF DISPOSABLE VAPOR PRODUCTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

AI Summary

This bill aims to prohibit the sale of disposable vapor products in Arkansas by creating a specific definition and establishing legal restrictions. The bill defines a "disposable vapor product" as an electronic cigarette or vaping device with a non-detachable battery that cannot be refilled and is intended to be thrown away after the e-liquid is used. Under the proposed law, selling or offering such products for retail sale would be illegal, with violations considered a Class A misdemeanor. The Director of Arkansas Tobacco Control would be empowered to seize and hold any disposable vapor products sold in violation of the law, following existing tobacco product seizure and destruction procedures. The bill includes a 90-day grace period for manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and vendors to liquidate, sell, or dispose of existing disposable vapor product inventory after the law's effective date. An important exception is made for vapor products that have been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which would be exempt from the sales prohibition.

Sponsors (75)

Matt Duffield (R)*,  Missy Irvin (R)*,  Brandon Achor (R),  Fred Allen (D),  Wade Andrews (R),  Glenn Barnes (D),  Lincoln Barnett (D),  Howard Beaty (R),  Rick Beck (R),  Mary Bentley (R),  Stan Berry (R),  Harlan Breaux (R),  Keith Brooks (R),  Karilyn Brown (R),  Josh Bryant (R),  Joey Carr (R),  Paul Childress (R),  Cameron Cooper (R),  Bruce Cozart (R),  Cindy Crawford (R),  Carol Dalby (R),  Tyler Dees (R),  Hope Duke (R),  James Eaton (R),  Les Eaves (R),  Denise Ennett (D),  Ken Ferguson (D),  Denise Garner (D),  Jimmy Gazaway (R),  Zack Gramlich (R),  Brad Hall (R),  R.J. Hawk (R),  Mike Holcomb (R),  Steve Hollowell (R),  Ashley Hudson (D),  Lane Jean (R),  Lee Johnson (R),  Wayne Long (R),  Robin Lundstrum (R),  Roger Lynch (R),  John Maddox (R),  Steve Magie (D),  Julie Mayberry (R),  Mindy McAlindon (R),  Rick McClure (R),  Tippi McCullough (D),  Mark McElroy (R),  Richard McGrew (R),  Jessie McGruder (D),  Ron McNair (R),  Jon Milligan (R),  Jason Nazarenko (R),  Stetson Painter (R),  Mark Perry (D),  Jim Petty (R),  Aaron Pilkington (R),  Chad Puryear (R),  Jay Richardson (D),  Marcus Richmond (R),  Ryan Rose (R),  Johnny Rye (R),  Bart Schulz (R),  Tara Shephard (D),  Tracy Steele (D),  Matt Stone (R),  Gary Stubblefield (R),  Randy Torres (R),  Dwight Tosh (R),  Clarke Tucker (D),  Steve Unger (R),  Steven Walker (R),  Dave Wallace (R),  Les Warren (R),  David Whitaker (D),  Jim Wooten (R), 

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (on 05/05/2025)

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