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ME LD754

Bill

Status

Failed

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Richard Bennett

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale, use, and possession of single-use (non-rechargeable) electronic nicotine delivery devices, including e-cigarettes, e-cigars, e-pipes, e-hookahs, and vape pens

  • Establishes civil violation penalties: $500 for first offense, $1,000 for second offense, and $5,000 for third and subsequent offenses

  • Requires the Department of Environmental Protection to convene a stakeholder group to review extended producer responsibility options for batteries not currently covered, including those in vaping devices

  • Mandates DEP submit a report to the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources by December 3, 2025, with the committee authorized to introduce related legislation

Legislative Description

An Act to Ban the Sale, Use and Possession of Single-use Electronic Cigarettes and to Review Extended Producer Responsibility Options for All Batteries

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Last Action

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment And Natural Resources2/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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