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AR SB252

Bill

Status

Passed

4/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Dismang

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Creates a state directory of vapor products and e-liquid products that manufacturers must certify with Arkansas Tobacco Control by September 1, 2025, with the directory published online by November 1, 2025

  • Requires manufacturers to submit proof of FDA premarket tobacco application (PMTA) filed by September 9, 2020 or a marketing granted order, with initial certification fees of $500 per brand family and annual fees of $250

  • Prohibits sale of vapor/e-liquid products not listed in the directory, with civil penalties of $1,000 per unlisted product for manufacturers and $75,000-$250,000 for false certifications

  • Bans marketing of vapor and e-liquid products using imagery appealing to children, including cartoon characters, superheroes, candy/food brand imitations, and terms like "candy" or "cupcakes"

  • Prohibits use of tobacco, vapor, alternative nicotine, and e-liquid products on school grounds, childcare facilities, and healthcare facilities, and requires child-resistant packaging for all e-liquids sold at retail

Legislative Description

To Inform The Public Of Health Risks Caused By Vapor Products And E-liquid Products; And To Ensure The Safety Of Arkansas Youth.

Last Action

Notification that SB252 is now Act 590

4/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/19/2025
City, County & Local Affairs2/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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