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AR SB526

AR SB526
To Prohibit The Sale Of Disposable Vapor Products From A Prohibited Foreign Party.

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Introduced
03/19/2025
In Committee
03/19/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2025

Introduced Session

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF DISPOSABLE VAPOR PRODUCTS FROM A PROHIBITED FOREIGN PARTY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

AI Summary

This bill amends Arkansas tobacco control laws to prohibit the sale of disposable vapor products from a "prohibited foreign party," which refers to a specific legal definition found in another state statute. The bill defines a "disposable vapor product" as an electronic cigarette or vaping device with a non-detachable battery, unable to be refilled, and designed for single use. Specifically, the legislation makes it illegal for retailers to sell such products from prohibited foreign parties, with violations considered a Class A misdemeanor. The Director of Arkansas Tobacco Control is empowered to seize and hold these products, with standard tobacco product seizure and destruction procedures applying. The bill includes a temporary provision requiring the tobacco control director to notify manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers about the new requirements and provide a 90-day grace period for businesses to liquidate or dispose of existing prohibited inventory. An important exception is made for vapor products that have received United States Food and Drug Administration approval, which would be exempt from these restrictions.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

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 Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (on 05/05/2025)

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