DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 244 Original 2019 Regular Session Pierre
Abstract: Provides relative to the regulation of vapor products and alternative nicotine products.
Present law defines "wholesale dealer" as including a dealer who sells cigarettes, cigars, or other
tobacco products for resale.
Proposed law retains present law and adds vapor products to the definition of "wholesale dealer".
Present law requires a permit from the office of alcohol and tobacco control to sell at retail cigarettes,
cigars, and other tobacco products.
Proposed law retains present law and also requires a permit to sell vapor products and alternative
nicotine products.
Present law prohibits retail dealers from purchasing tobacco products for resale except from a
wholesale dealer who has a valid ATC permit.
Proposed law retains present law and also makes it applicable to retail dealers selling vapor products
or alternative nicotine products.
Proposed law applies other regulations applicable to tobacco products to vapor products and
alternative nicotine products.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 26:901(34), 906(A), and 911(B)(1) and (2); Adds R.S. 26:925)