Substitute Bill No. 6450 Summary

• Prohibits sale of electronic nicotine delivery systems and vapor products with flavoring agents (other than tobacco) effective January 1, 2022.

• Caps nicotine content in e-cigarettes and vapor products at 35 milligrams per milliliter, with manufacturers required to provide documentation of nicotine levels to dealers.

• Increases civil penalties for selling tobacco and vapor products to minors under 21, ranging from $400-$2,000 for first violations and up to $2,000 for subsequent violations within 24 months.

• Requires unannounced compliance checks using persons aged 16-20 to attempt purchases at retail locations, with violations subject to registration suspension or revocation.

• Establishes insurance assessment provisions for the health insurance exchange and related programs, requiring domestic insurance companies to pay actual expenditures for the Insurance Department and Office of the Healthcare Advocate.