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AZ HB2637
Bill
Status
5/19/2020
Primary Sponsor
Walter Blackman
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "tobacco product" in Arizona law to include electronic smoking devices and all components, parts, and accessories thereof, regardless of whether they contain nicotine.
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Adds a new definition of "electronic smoking device" encompassing any device used to deliver aerosolized or vaporized substances (e-cigarettes, e-cigars, vape pens, e-hookahs) and any substances intended for aerosolization, excluding FDA-approved drugs and devices.
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Updates penalties for minors possessing smoking or ingestion devices for tobacco or shisha to require a minimum fine of $100 or at least 30 hours of community restitution.
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Removes the carve-out that previously excluded pipe tobacco and cigars from the definition of "tobacco product" in delivery sales prohibition provisions.
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Makes violations of tobacco product delivery sales restrictions a class 6 felony and maintains civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation, plus costs and attorney fees.
Legislative Description
Smoking devices; tobacco products; definitions.
Tobacco Products
Last Action
Assigned to House RULES Committee
5/19/2020