SB 1445 Summary

• Establishes a permit system for nonprofit entities to accredit manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of e-liquid and vapor products in Arizona.

• Requires permittees to adopt accreditation standards prohibiting product marketing that appeals to minors, including restrictions on advertising in media where more than 15% of the audience are minors and prohibiting billboards within 500 feet of schools or child care facilities.

• Mandates accreditation standards that prohibit misleading health claims, restrict use of trademarks associated with products marketed to minors, require accurate ingredient labeling, and ensure product spokespeople appear to be at least 25 years old.

• Creates the Vapor Products Compliance Fund from application fees collected by the Department of Health Services to enforce the accreditation requirements.

• Requires the Department of Health Services to adopt rules implementing the act and establishes a 60-day timeline for the department to approve or deny permit applications.