Senate Bill 1780 Summary

• Prohibits the sale of vapor products and electronic cigarettes to individuals under 18 years of age and requires sellers to verify age with proof of identification when applicable.

• Makes it illegal for anyone under 18 years of age to purchase, receive, or possess vapor products or electronic cigarettes, with specific exemptions for employees handling products in the course of their work.

• Establishes fines of $200 for first offense, $500 for second offense within one year, and $1,000 for third offense within one year for violations of age restrictions on sales.

• Requires retailers to post warning signage stating they do not sell vapor products to minors under 18, prohibits vending machine sales in public spaces accessible to minors, and restricts free sampling of vapor products to persons under 18.

• Mandates retailers notify employees of state law prohibitions and requires state, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies to enforce provisions; becomes effective November 1, 2014.