H8370

Defines "electronic nicotine-delivery system shop" and requires that ten percent (10%) of sales revenue from said shops be transferred to the tobacco cessation programs pursuant to § 27-20-53.

Introduced·3/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8370 defines "electronic nicotine-delivery system shop" and mandates that 10% of sales revenue from these shops be transferred to.

Rhode Island H8370 amends the General Laws to define "electronic nicotine-delivery system shop" as premises dedicated to the display, sale, distribution, delivery, or manufacture of electronic nicotine-delivery system products. The bill requires that 10% of sales revenue from these shops be transferred to tobacco cessation programs. It also doubles penalties for violations by these shops and requires the shops to bear costs associated with storing and destroying confiscated materials. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 29

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

Apr 28

House

Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/29/2026)

Apr 24

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

Mar 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance