Loading chat...

CA AB216

Bill

Status

Passed

10/11/2015

Primary Sponsor

Cristina Garcia

Click for details

Origin

State Assembly

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale of devices intended to deliver nonnicotine products in vapor form to be directly inhaled by users under 18 years of age (or under 21 if Senate Bill 151 is enacted).

  • Exempts FDA-approved drugs and medical devices from the prohibition.

  • Establishes fines for violations: up to $500 for first violation, $1,000 for second violation, and $1,500 for third or subsequent violations (all classified as infractions).

  • Creates a contingency provision where the age threshold changes to 21 if SB 151 of the 2015-16 Regular Session is enacted and becomes effective.

  • Clarifies that no state reimbursement is required to local agencies or school districts under the California Constitution for costs related to this new infraction.

Legislative Description

Product sales to minors: vapor products.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 769, Statutes of 2015.

10/11/2015

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/25/2015
Health5/14/2015
Rules5/4/2015
Appropriations4/23/2015
Governmental Organization2/9/2015

Full Bill Text

No bill text available