AK HB49

Raises the minimum age to purchase, possess, or receive tobacco, electronic smoking products, and nicotine products from 19 to 21 years of age in Alaska

Imposes a new 25% retail sales tax on closed electronic smoking products and vapor products, with proceeds deposited into the tobacco use education and cessation fund

Establishes licensing requirements ($50 annual fee) for retailers selling electronic smoking products, with restrictions on marketing to minors and product packaging/labeling standards

Sets product safety requirements for electronic smoking products, including a 50 mg/mL nicotine cap, child- and tamper-proof packaging, and prohibition on added vitamins or stimulants like caffeine and vitamin E acetate

Creates shipping restrictions requiring age verification for tobacco and electronic smoking product deliveries, with class A misdemeanor penalties and up to $5,000 civil penalties per violation for non-compliance