Legislative History
| House Bill/Resolution NO. HB05510 |
| FULL TITLE : AN ACT REGULATING THE MANUFACTURE, USE, SALE, PACKAGING, DISTRIBUTION AND ADVERTISEMENTS OF VAPOR PRODUCTS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES |
| ABSTRACT : Refers "Vapor Products" as battery-powered devices that heat a solution, blend or gel, which may or may not contain nicotine, to a temperature that allows the production of vapor, also termed as Electronic Nicotine or Electronic Non-Nicotine Delivery Systems ( E N D S / E N N D S ).Aims to mitigate and monitor the risks of Vapor Products by imposing strict product standards and comprehensive restrictions on their sales and consumption through: creation of an Inter-Agency Committee; protection of minors; ban on flavorings, except for tobacco and menthol; maintenance of post - market records on adverse health events; prohibition against use in certain public places; severe penalties for non - compliance, among others. |
| PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : HERRERA-DY, BERNADETTE "BH" |
| DATE FILED : 2019-11-18 |
| SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL |
| ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE |
| MOTHER BILL: HB09007 |
| ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES |
| REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRADE AND INDUSTRY ON 2019-11-20 |
Abstract
Refers "Vapor Products" as battery-powered devices that heat a solution, blend or gel, which may or may not contain nicotine, to a temperature that allows the production of vapor, also termed as Electronic Nicotine or Electronic Non-Nicotine Delivery Systems ( E N D S / E N N D S ).Aims to mitigate and monitor the risks of Vapor Products by imposing strict product standards and comprehensive restrictions on their sales and consumption through: creation of an Inter-Agency Committee; protection of minors; ban on flavorings, except for tobacco and menthol; maintenance of post - market records on adverse health events; prohibition against use in certain public places; severe penalties for non - compliance, among others.
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