DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 244 Reengrossed 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 dealers who sell vapor products or alternative nicotine
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 present law regulations applicable to tobacco products to vapor products
and alternative nicotine products.
Proposed law restricts manufacturers of vapor products from selling vapor products in this state
without authorization from the office of alcohol and tobacco control and provides the specific
information required to be included in the request for authorization.
Proposed law adds a definition of "e-liquid".
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. 26:901(35), 911(D) and 925)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Judiciary to the original bill: 1. Make technical changes.
2. Add definition of e-liquid.
3. Add a requirement for vapor retail dealers to purchase only from a wholesale dealer
operating with a valid unsuspended Louisiana wholesale dealer permit.
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Make technical changes.
2. Add provision that manufacturers of vapor products shall not sell vapor products in this
state without authorization from the office of alcohol and tobacco control.