Disposable, battery-embedded vapor inhalation device: prohibition and penalties.
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Overview
This bill prohibits the import, manufacture for sale, and sale of disposable, battery-embedded vapor inhalation devices in California. These devices, which contain tobacco but not cannabis, are defined specifically to exclude reusable or rechargeable models. Cities, counties, and the state are authorized to impose civil penalties – starting at $500 – for violations, with collected funds directed to law enforcement agencies. The bill also allows for the revocation of licenses for retailers selling these devices in violation of the new prohibition.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the sale and manufacture for sale of disposable, battery-embedded vapor inhalation devices starting January 1, 2027.
- Defines ‘disposable, battery-embedded vapor inhalation device’ to exclude reusable and rechargeable models.
- Authorizes cities, counties, and the state to impose civil penalties of up to $500 for the first violation, $1,000 for the second, and $2,000 for subsequent violations.
- Specifies that collected penalties should be paid to the relevant local or state law enforcement agency.
- Allows the Attorney General to use collected penalties to enforce the new prohibition.
- Authorizes the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to revoke or suspend licenses for retailers violating the prohibition.
- Establishes an infraction penalty of up to $500 for individuals violating the prohibition.
- Clarifies that penalties are in addition to other potential legal remedies.
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