UT HB0385

Creates a new license administered by the Department of Agriculture and Food for retailers selling "specialized products," which include cannabinoid products, kratom, tobacco, nicotine, electronic cigarettes, and products with psychoactive substances not generally recognized as safe

Sets annual license fees at $2,500 for retail tobacco specialty businesses, $600 for retailers selling cannabinoids/kratom/psychoactive products, and $300 for general tobacco retailers, with a $50,000 civil fine for operating without a license

Prohibits issuing licenses to applicants with owners/controllers convicted of a felony in the past 10 years, crimes involving nicotine products, or drug distribution offenses after December 3, 2018

Requires the State Tax Commission to revoke tobacco and nicotine licenses if a licensee is charged with possession with intent to distribute, distribution, or sale of illegally obtained controlled substances

Changes the criminal standard for selling tobacco, e-cigarettes, or nicotine to minors from "intentionally or knowingly" to "criminal negligence," with first violation fines up to $1,000 and subsequent violations up to $2,000