AR HB1725

Creates Chapter 65 of Title 20 establishing comprehensive regulations for vapor products, alternative nicotine products, and e-liquid products, including definitions, safety standards, and advertising prohibitions.

Requires manufacturers to certify vapor and alternative nicotine products before June 1, 2024, demonstrating FDA premarket tobacco application submission or marketing authorization to offer products in Arkansas.

Prohibits advertising and marketing vapor products using imagery or terms that appeal to children, including food brand imitations, cartoon characters, and candy-related language.

Mandates child-resistant packaging for all alternative nicotine products and e-liquid containers sold at retail in compliance with federal standards.

Establishes a manufacturer directory maintained by Arkansas Tobacco Control with $1,000 initial and $500 annual fees per brand family; imposes civil penalties up to $1,000 daily for unlisted products and $75,000-$250,000 for false certifications.

Prohibits use of tobacco, vapor, and alternative nicotine products in schools, childcare facilities, and healthcare facilities.