HB 7007 Summary

• Prohibits sale, giving, or delivery of energy drinks to persons under 16 years of age, effective January 1, 2020, with penalties of $200 for first offense, $350 for second offense within 24 months, and $500 for subsequent offenses within 24 months

• Defines "energy drink" as a soft drink containing at least 80 milligrams of caffeine per 9 fluid ounces and methylxanthines, B vitamins, or herbal ingredients

• Requires sellers to request proper proof of age (motor vehicle operator's license, valid passport, or identity card) and prohibits sales if age verification cannot be established

• Permits sellers to use transaction scan devices to verify identification validity and provides an affirmative defense for sellers who rely on valid identification and completed transaction scans

• Restricts collection and use of scanned identification information to only name, date of birth, expiration date, and identification number; prohibits sale or dissemination of scanned data except by court order, with violations subject to civil penalties up to $1,000

• Requires dealers to post notices at all points of sale and vending machines stating that energy drink sales to persons under 16 are prohibited, with $100 fines per day of non-compliance

• Directs Commissioner of Public Health to publish information about energy drink consumption dangers on the Department of Public Health website by January 1, 2020