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CA AB762

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jacqui Irwin

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits importing or manufacturing disposable, battery-embedded vapor inhalation devices containing nicotine for sale in California beginning January 1, 2027, and prohibits selling or distributing such devices beginning January 1, 2028

  • Defines covered devices as non-refillable or non-rechargeable vaporization devices containing nicotine but not cannabis, excluding FDA-regulated medical devices

  • Establishes civil penalties of $500 for first violation, $1,000 for second violation, and $2,000 for third and subsequent violations, enforceable by cities, counties, or the state

  • Makes violations an infraction punishable by fines up to $500, and authorizes the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to revoke or suspend tobacco product licenses for violators

  • Allows remedies under unfair competition law in addition to specified penalties, with state agency enforcement costs recoverable from liable persons

Legislative Description

Disposable, battery-embedded vapor inhalation device: prohibition.

Last Action

In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/29/2026
Appropriations1/13/2026
Business and Professions4/9/2025
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials3/28/2025

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