UT HB0265

Non-nicotine inhalation products and substances must be registered with the State Tax Commission's electronic cigarette product registry before they can be sold in Utah, with retailers prohibited from selling unregistered products

Civil penalties established for selling unregistered non-nicotine inhalation products: $1,500 for first violation, $5,000 for second violation, and $6,000 plus permit revocation for third violation

Creates new criminal offense for illegally distributing cannabinoid inhalation products or substances, with Class C misdemeanor and up to $1,000 fine for first offense, escalating to Class B misdemeanor and up to $2,000 fine for subsequent violations

Clarifies that cannabinoid products and electronic cigarettes are distinct categories, excluding electronic cigarettes from the definition of cannabinoid products under existing regulations

Effective date of July 1, 2026, with coordination clause for H.B. 385 (Specialized Product Sales Amendments) to include non-nicotine inhalation products in the definition of specialized products