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NY S05590

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/19/2017

Primary Sponsor

Kemp Hannon

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all electronic cigarette packages sold, offered for sale, or distributed in New York to display a warning label stating "WARNING: Explosion Hazard: this product may overheat, catch fire or explode."

  • Applies the warning requirement to electronic cigarettes as defined in Public Health Law section 1399-aa, subdivision 13.

  • Establishes a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for each violation of the labeling requirement.

  • Takes effect 120 days after the bill becomes law.

Legislative Description

Requires electronic cigarette packaging to include a warning that the product may pose an explosion hazard.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules6/20/2018
Health4/19/2017

Full Bill Text

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