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IN HB1432
Bill
Status
5/5/2015
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Mahan
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AI Summary
HEA 1432 Summary
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Establishes a new regulatory framework for e-liquid manufacturing, bottling, selling, and importing in Indiana, effective July 1, 2015.
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Requires e-liquid manufacturers to obtain a 5-year permit from the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission before production, with initial application fee of $1,000 and renewal fee of $500, with applications accepted until June 30, 2016.
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Mandates manufacturers meet extensive security requirements including clean rooms, 24-hour video surveillance with 30-day retention, exclusive high-security key systems, remotely monitored security systems, and service agreements with qualified security firms.
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Restricts e-liquid ingredients to vegetable glycerol, propylene glycol, nicotine, FDA-approved flavorings, water, or department-approved substances; requires child-proof caps complying with 16 CFR 1700.15(b)(1), batch numbers, scannable codes, and 2-year distribution limit from manufacture.
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Establishes penalties including civil penalties up to $10,000 for manufacturers and Class C infractions for retailers knowingly selling to minors under 18 years old, with escalating fines ($200-$1,000) based on prior violations within 180 days.
Legislative Description
Regulation of e-liquids. Defines "e-liquid" as a substance that is intended to be vaporized and inhaled using a vapor pen. Requires a manufacturer of e-liquid to obtain a permit from the alcohol and tobacco commission before bottling e-liquid or selling e-liquid to retailers or distributors. Provides that the initial application for a manufacturing permit must include: (1) plans for the applicant's manufacturing facility; (2) a service agreement between the applicant and a security firm requiring the security firm to certify that the manufacturer meets certain security requirements; and (3) an application fee of $1,000. Provides that a manufacturer's permit is
Last Action
Public Law 176
5/5/2015