NY A10377

Requires e-liquid bottles to meet federal child-proof cap standards (16 CFR 1700.15(b)(1)) and vapor products to include nicotine warning statements per 21 CFR 1143.3.

Prohibits manufacturers and retailers from selling vapor products labeled or marketed with candy-related terms (candy, bubble gum, lollipop), cake/dessert terms, cartoon/superhero characters, or imagery imitating food brands commonly marketed to minors.

Restricts tobacco and vapor product advertising to venues where at least 85% of intended audience is reasonably expected to be 21 or older; prohibits billboard advertisements within 1,000 feet of schools/playgrounds (500 feet in New York City); requires all advertising spokespeople and models to appear at least 27 years old.

Establishes penalties for minors presenting false identification to purchase tobacco or vapor products: first violation 25 hours community service and $50 fine; second violation $75 fine and 50 hours community service; third violation $200 fine, 50 hours community service, and potential driver's license suspension up to six months.

Imposes fines of $1,000 minimum (first violation), $5,000 minimum (second violation), and $10,000 (third violation) for unlicensed sales; limits purchases to no more than two electronic cigarette devices and five packages of e-liquid per transaction; treats violations occurring on school property as minimum misdemeanors.