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CA SB882
Bill
AI Summary
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Makes it unlawful to sell or furnish electronic cigarettes to persons under 18 years of age, with violations punishable as infractions with fines of up to $200 for the first violation, $500 for the second, and $1,000 for subsequent violations
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Defines "electronic cigarette" as a device that delivers an inhalable dose of nicotine by vaporizing a solution
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Allows cities and counties to adopt ordinances regulating electronic cigarette distribution that are more restrictive than state law, provided they comply with federal law
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Declares the act takes effect immediately as an urgency statute to protect minors from an unregulated product containing potentially harmful substances
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Contains legislative findings that electronic cigarettes are unregulated by the FDA, contain known carcinogens, make unproven health claims, and are being marketed to minors at retail kiosks
Legislative Description
Electronic cigarettes.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 312, Statutes of 2010.
9/27/2010