Amends existing law to require a certain permit to sell or distribute electronic cigarettes and to require a sign.
ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES - Amends existing law to require a certain permit to sell or distribute electronic cigarettes and to require a sign.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are growing in use in Idaho. These are devices (defined in 39-5702) that aerosolize nicotine (and other substances) into a vapor that is inhaled. While not usually having the particulate problems of burning tobacco, they do have the same addictive potential and many of the same health consequences. In addition, the liquid nicotine used in vaping is highly toxic to toddlers and infants. Here in Idaho we do not know who sells e-cigarettes or vaping liquid as there is no license or registration. This bill merely adds the sales and distribution of these nicotine delivery devices to the existing no-cost process run by the Department of Health and Welfare for tobacco retailers.
HOW THEY VOTED
House Third Reading
YEA (42)
NAY (24)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (4)
LATEST ACTION
Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2016
- Chamber
- house
- Status date
- Feb 29, 2016