TN HB1728

Prohibits vape shops, distributors, wholesalers, and importers of vapor products from selling kratom (natural or synthetic) and nitrous oxide in Tennessee

First violation carries civil penalties up to $500 per product; second violation within 12 months increases to $750-$1,000 per product plus 30-day license suspension; third violation results in $1,000-$1,500 per product plus license revocation

Manufacturers who knowingly cause kratom or nitrous oxide to be sold through vape retailers face $10,000 civil penalty per product

Repeated violations constitute a deceptive trade practice under Tennessee consumer protection law, and the state may recover investigation costs, expert witness fees, and attorney fees

Effective July 1, 2026