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FL S0810
Bill
AI Summary
- Raises the minimum legal age to purchase, possess, and sell tobacco products and nicotine products in Florida from 18 to 21, effective January 1, 2021
- Expands the definition of "tobacco products" to include vapor-generating electronic devices (e-cigarettes, vape pens, electronic hookahs) and nicotine products, bringing them under the same regulatory framework
- Prohibits the sale, delivery, or distribution of flavored liquid nicotine products, defined as those with distinguishable tastes or aromas other than tobacco or menthol (e.g., fruit, candy, chocolate, dessert), unless granted a marketing order by the FDA
- Repeals the separate statute (s. 877.112) governing nicotine products and nicotine dispensing devices, consolidating regulation under the existing tobacco products chapter
- Requires age verification for tobacco product purchases using government-issued ID for buyers who appear under age 30, and establishes a two-step age verification process for online delivery sales of vapor-generating devices and liquid nicotine products
Legislative Description
Use of Tobacco Products and Nicotine Products
Last Action
Vetoed by Governor
9/8/2020
Committee Referrals
Appropriations2/6/2020
Innovation, Industry, and Technology1/23/2020
Health Policy11/21/2019
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