HB623

Louisiana HB623 establishes a three-tier permitting system for tobacco and vapor product producers, manufacturers, and wholesalers.

Louisiana HB623 introduces a three-tier permitting system for the sale of tobacco and vapor products. Manufacturers cannot hold retail or wholesale permits and must sell products to wholesalers with valid permits. Wholesalers cannot hold retail permits or manufacture products. Retailers cannot hold wholesaler permits or manufacture products and must purchase from permitted wholesalers. Direct shipments from manufacturers to retailers or consumers are prohibited unless the seller has a valid wholesale permit.