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NC S286

Bill

Status

Passed

7/8/2015

Primary Sponsor

Stan Bingham

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all e-liquid containers sold in North Carolina to use child-resistant packaging designed to be difficult for children under five years old to open while remaining usable by adults.

  • Mandates that e-liquid containers containing nicotine include labeling stating the product contains nicotine.

  • Establishes Class A1 misdemeanor penalties for violations of the child-resistant packaging requirement and nicotine labeling requirement.

  • Creates civil liability for persons, firms, or corporations that violate the law, allowing injured parties to sue for damages.

  • Takes effect December 1, 2015, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.

Legislative Description

Regulate the Sale of E-Liquid Containers

Last Action

Ch. SL 2015-141

7/8/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary II6/10/2015
Commerce and Job Development5/27/2015
Health4/27/2015
Health Care4/15/2015
Rules and Operations of the Senate3/16/2015

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