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ID H0538

Bill

Status

Passed

3/20/2020

Primary Sponsor

Health and Welfare Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds "electronic smoking devices" throughout Idaho Code Chapter 57 to bring vaping products under the same regulatory framework as traditional tobacco products, including age restrictions (18+), permitting requirements, and penalties for sales to minors

  • Prohibits sale or distribution of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices from vending machines and self-service displays effective January 1, 2020, and requires vendor-assisted sales only

  • Updates age verification requirements for delivery sales to allow use of third-party age and identity verification technology in addition to existing credit card matching methods

  • Repeals Section 39-5717A (shipping requirements for electronic cigarettes) and consolidates shipping requirements for both tobacco products and electronic smoking devices into revised Section 39-5717

  • Expands definitions of "tobacco product or electronic smoking device" to include electronic devices, components, and accessories regardless of nicotine content, and updates related code sections in Title 39 and Title 56 for consistency

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to apply provisions regarding tobacco products to electronic smoking devices as well.

HEALTH

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2020 Session Law Chapter 318 Effective: 07/01/2020

3/20/2020

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare3/9/2020
Health and Welfare2/24/2020

Full Bill Text

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