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GA SB347

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Joshua McKoon

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale, offering, giving, or furnishing of electronic cigarettes, their cartridges or components, and liquid nicotine or e-liquid products to individuals under 18 years of age, including through agents, employees, or vending machines
  • Defines "electronic cigarette" as any electronic device that produces vapor delivering nicotine or other substances to simulate smoking, including electronic cigars, cigarillos, and pipes, while excluding traditional tobacco products and FDA-regulated drugs or devices
  • Defines "liquid nicotine or e-liquid product" as electronic cigarette refill products sold as prefilled cartridges or bottles containing flavors, nicotine, and carrier liquids that vaporize when heated
  • Requires sellers to verify that buyers are at least 18 years old by examining government-issued photo ID for anyone appearing under 27 years of age
  • Allows age verification for Internet or remote sales through independent, third-party services that compare public records against personal information provided by the buyer during the ordering process

Legislative Description

Crimes and Offenses; definitions; prohibit the sale of electronic cigarettes and vapor products to minors; verification of age prior to sale

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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