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FL H0153

Bill

Status

Failed

5/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Renuart

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "nicotine dispensing devices" as any product delivering nicotine by inhaling vaporized nicotine, including electronic cigarettes and replacement cartridges

  • Prohibits selling, delivering, bartering, furnishing, or giving nicotine dispensing devices to persons under 18 years of age, with criminal penalties applied

  • Prohibits persons under 18 from knowingly possessing, purchasing, or misrepresenting their age or military service to purchase nicotine dispensing devices; first violation results in 16 hours community service or $25 fine plus mandatory anti-tobacco program

  • Requires dealers selling nicotine dispensing devices to post clear signage stating the sale to minors is unlawful and to display age verification materials at checkout counters

  • Requires the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco to include violations for selling nicotine dispensing devices to minors in its annual report to the Legislature and Governor by December 31; takes effect July 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Nicotine Dispensing Devices

Last Action

Died in Business and Professional Regulation Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 224 (Ch. 2014-65)

5/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Business and Professional Regulation Subcommittee11/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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