HB2904 Summary

• Expands the definition of "tobacco product" to include electronic smoking devices (e-cigarettes), snus, and any product containing nicotine intended for human consumption, whether smoked, heated, chewed, absorbed, dissolved, or inhaled

• Establishes that "electronic smoking device" includes any component part of such products and explicitly excludes FDA-approved tobacco cessation products being marketed and sold for their approved purpose

• Makes it unlawful for individuals under 18 years of age to purchase, receive, or possess tobacco products or electronic smoking devices, or to present fraudulent proof of age for this purpose

• Authorizes the Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission to impose administrative fines of up to $100 for a first offense and up to $200 for subsequent offenses within one year; allows driver license suspension for non-payment within 90 days

• Takes effect November 1, 2014