HB2228

Tennessee HB2228 amends state laws to prohibit the sale of nitrous oxide in vape products and imposes penalties for violations.

Tennessee HB2228 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to prohibit the sale of nitrous oxide in vape products. It defines nitrous oxide and vape shop retailers, and establishes penalties for violations. A first violation results in a civil penalty of up to $500 per product. A second violation within a year incurs a penalty of $750 to $1,000 per product and license suspension. A third violation within a year results in a penalty of $1,000 to $1,500 per product and license revocation. Manufacturers knowingly selling nitrous oxide face a penalty of $10,000 per product.