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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