Bill > S2098

This bill amends Rhode Island General Laws Section 44-20-61 to include menthol as a characterizing flavor for electronic nicotine-delivery system (ENDS) products, which are devices that deliver nicotine through an inhaled aerosol. Previously, menthol was excluded from the definition of a characterizing flavor, meaning ENDS products with menthol were not considered "flavored" under the law. This change effectively prohibits the sale of menthol-flavored ENDS products in Rhode Island, aligning with broader efforts to restrict flavored tobacco and nicotine products that are often seen as appealing to younger users. The bill also clarifies that the determination of a characterizing flavor considers all aspects of the product, not just its ingredients, and that the prohibition takes effect immediately upon passage.

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