Bill > SB249

This bill clarifies licensing requirements for businesses involved with electronic smoking devices, which are defined as devices that deliver aerosolized or vaporized nicotine, including e-cigarettes, vape pens, and vaping liquids, but excluding FDA-approved drugs or devices and separately sold batteries or chargers. It removes a provision that allowed existing tobacco product licensees to manufacture, distribute, or sell electronic smoking devices without an additional license, now requiring them to obtain a specific license for these activities. However, it exempts current licensees who are applying to be electronic smoking device retailers or vape shop vendors from paying an extra license fee, and it allows individuals or affiliates licensed under specific existing tobacco-related titles (Title 16 or Title 16.5) as of September 30, 2026, to continue manufacturing, distributing, or selling electronic smoking devices under their current license until it expires, effectively providing a grandfathering period.