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MN HF4477

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/29/2024

Primary Sponsor

Matt Norris

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

AI Summary

  • Defines "vapor product" as any noncombustible product using a heating element or electronic means to produce vapor from nicotine or other substances, including electronic cigarettes, cigars, and cartridges containing these substances.

  • Prohibits marketing, promoting, advertising, distributing, or selling vapor products by imitating food or brands marketed to minors, school supplies, or characters/personalities known to appeal to minors.

  • Prohibits attempting to conceal the nature of vapor products from parents, teachers, or other adults, and prohibits using terms or depictions that describe prohibited products.

  • Establishes a private right of action allowing persons or entities to recover damages under Minnesota Statutes section 8.31 for violations.

  • Authorizes the attorney general to sue for and recover civil penalties from violators, with court-determined penalties not to exceed $50,000 per violation.

Legislative Description

Advertisement, distribution, and sale of vapor products prohibited; terms defined; and private right of action and civil penalty established.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy

2/29/2024

Committee Referrals

Commerce Finance & Policy2/29/2024

Full Bill Text

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