HB 4164 Summary

• Expands restrictions on sales to minors to include vapor products and alternative nicotine products, not just traditional tobacco products, with violation penalties of $100 for first offense, $500 for second offense, and up to $2,500 for third or subsequent offenses.

• Requires sellers to verify age by examining government-issued photo ID for customers appearing under 27 years old, or by using third-party age verification services for remote sales.

• Requires liquid nicotine containers to meet federal child-resistant effectiveness standards (16 CFR 1700.15(b)), with violations punishable by a misdemeanor fine of up to $50 per violation.

• Mandates vapor products be stored behind counters or in locked cases accessible only by employee assistance, with violations constituting a state civil infraction subject to a fine of up to $500.

• Establishes enforcement exceptions for minors participating in undercover operations, compliance checks, and employer-directed transportation of tobacco products; minor tobacco violations subject to fines up to $50 with possible community service ranging from 16 to 48 hours depending on violation frequency.