HB 2083 Summary

• Amends Arizona's Smoke-Free Act to include electronic smoking devices in the definition of "smoking" and subject them to the same restrictions as traditional tobacco products in public places and places of employment.

• Defines "electronic smoking device" as any device that delivers aerosolized or vaporized nicotine, including e-cigarettes, e-cigars, vape pens, e-hookahs, and components or parts thereof.

• Creates an exception allowing retail stores that sell electronic smoking devices exclusively to permit their use if the store has an independent ventilation system that prevents emissions from infiltrating non-smoking areas.

• Maintains existing enforcement mechanisms through the Department of Health Services, including civil penalties of $100-$500 per violation and up to $5,000 per violation for willful or pattern violations.

• Requires enactment by affirmative vote of at least three-fourths of the members of each house of the legislature per Arizona Constitution requirements.