HB1008

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 15 and Title 62, relative to the sale of vapor products.

Introduced·2/5/25
Draft Text

Tennessee HB1008 regulates the sale of vapor products by requiring retailers to obtain a license and setting penalties for violations.

Tennessee HB1008 amends existing laws to regulate the sale of vapor products. It mandates that retailers obtain a vapor products business license, which is non-transferable and must be renewed annually. The bill imposes civil penalties for violations, including fines and license suspension or revocation. It also specifies that sales to individuals under 21 years old are prohibited and constitute a Class A misdemeanor. The commissioner of commerce and insurance has the authority to approve or deny license applications within 60 days and to conduct inspections.

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Sponsors

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History

Jan 22

House

Withdrawn.

Mar 11, 2025

House

Sponsor(s) Added.

Feb 12, 2025

House

Sponsor(s) Added.