New York A04540 amends laws to verify e-liquid packaging compliance and establish a tobacco and vaping cessation fund.

New York A04540 amends the general business law to require e-liquid packaging to comply with federal and state regulations. It mandates the creation of a webpage listing compliant manufacturers and a code for smart devices to access this information. The public health law is updated to define "e-liquid" and mandate compliance within ninety days. The tax law imposes a 41% tax on e-liquid sales, with 21% of revenue funding the tobacco and vaping cessation fund. This fund, established in the state finance law, supports research and educational projects aimed at tobacco and vaping cessation.

New York A04540 amends laws to verify e-liquid packaging compliance and establish a tobacco and vaping cessation fund.

New York A04540 amends the general business law to require e-liquid packaging to comply with federal and state regulations. It mandates the creation of a webpage listing compliant manufacturers and a code for smart devices to access this information. The public health law is updated to define "e-liquid" and mandate compliance within ninety days. The tax law imposes a 41% tax on e-liquid sales, with 21% of revenue funding the tobacco and vaping cessation fund. This fund, established in the state finance law, supports research and educational projects aimed at tobacco and vaping cessation.