MI SB0575

Requires retailers to obtain a license from the Department of Treasury beginning January 1, 2022 to sell tobacco products, vapor products, or alternative nicotine products at retail, with a licensing fee not to exceed $250 per location and annual renewal cost not to exceed $100.

Establishes vapor product registration requirement with the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, requiring manufacturers to certify that products were on the U.S. market as of August 8, 2016 and a premarket application was submitted to the FDA by March 31, 2021, or that the product has received FDA marketing authorization.

Raises the definition of "minor" from less than 18 years of age to less than 21 years of age for purposes of tobacco, vapor, and alternative nicotine product restrictions.

Distributes collected licensing fees and administrative fines as follows: 55% to local law enforcement, 41.5% for act administration and enforcement, and 3.5% to a special fund for prevention and treatment programs related to tobacco and nicotine product use.

Authorizes civil infractions and fines ranging from $500 to $2,500 for violations of vapor product registration and retail sale requirements, with escalating penalties for repeat offenses within a calendar year.