CA AB1742

Transfers administration of the California Cigarette Fire Safety and Firefighter Protection Act from the State Fire Marshal to the Attorney General, including review and approval of cigarette testing certifications and packaging markings.

Expands tobacco manufacturer certification requirements to include brand styles (in addition to brand families) and requires annual $1,000 renewal fees beginning in 2023, with revenue deposited into a new California Tobacco Directory Fund.

Requires the Attorney General to maintain and publish the California Tobacco Directory, which can only list cigarettes compliant with fire safety testing requirements and Master Settlement Agreement obligations, with listings expiring annually on April 29.

Authorizes the Attorney General to bring civil actions against manufacturers and distributors for violations, including failure to submit timely certifications or distribute non-compliant cigarettes, with penalties ranging from $1,000 to five times retail value.

Expands surety bond requirements for nonparticipating manufacturers deemed high-risk, including those whose distributors have not electronically reported California sales, and allows bond amounts up to $50,000 or based on largest prior year escrow deposits.