SB2098

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 57, Chapter 7 and Title 67, relative to the sale of products.

Introduced·1/22/26

Tennessee SB2098 amends state law to prohibit the sale of nitrous oxide through vape shops and imposes civil penalties for violations.

Tennessee SB2098 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to make it an offense for vape shop retailers, distributors, wholesalers, or importers to sell or offer for sale nitrous oxide. The bill imposes civil penalties for violations, including up to $10,000 for each individual nitrous oxide product offered for sale. A second violation within twelve months incurs a penalty of $750 to $1,000 per product and license suspension, while a third violation incurs a penalty of $1,000 to $1,500 per product and license revocation.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Mar 2

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Feb 5

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Feb 2

Senate

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration