SB 1527 Summary

• Establishes a new licensing and regulatory system for retailers selling alternative nicotine products, e-liquids, tobacco products, and vapor products, administered by the Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.

• Raises the legal age to purchase tobacco, e-liquid, vapor, and alternative nicotine products from 18 to 21 years old, with penalties including civil fines ($200-$3,000) and potential license suspension or revocation.

• Requires age verification procedures for all retail sales, prohibits vending machine and drive-through sales, and mandates prominent warning signage at retail locations regarding age restrictions and health warnings.

• Implements strict regulations on delivery sales of e-liquids and vapor products, requiring third-party age verification and payment by personal check, credit card, or debit card before shipment.

• Provides state preemption over local tobacco and vapor product regulations while allowing local governments to restrict sales on their own property and requiring school districts to enforce prohibitions on school grounds.