SB 1009 Summary

• Expands the definition of "tobacco product" in Arizona law to include electronic smoking devices, hookahs, waterpipes, and related paraphernalia, with stricter regulations on furnishing these items to minors.

• Prohibits the sale and delivery of electronic smoking devices through mail, delivery service, internet, telephone or other electronic methods unless a third-party age verification service confirms the buyer is at least 21 years old.

• Requires retailers selling electronic smoking devices by delivery to register with the Arizona Attorney General and provide business information, contact details, and website address.

• Mandates warning labels on shipping containers for electronic smoking devices stating that Arizona law prohibits sales to anyone under 18 and requires payment of applicable taxes.

• Increases penalties for minors possessing hookah, waterpipe, or smoking paraphernalia to a minimum $100 fine or 30 hours community service, and clarifies that misusing false ID to obtain these products carries a fine up to $500.