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Texas House Bill HB2321

Texas 2015 - 84th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2321

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to regulation of the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of vapor products; authorizing a fee; creating offenses.

Impact

The enactment of HB 2321 would significantly amend existing laws related to tobacco and vapor products, primarily situated within the Health and Safety Code. It establishes firm age verification protocols that retail sellers must adhere to, thereby enhancing the state's legal approach to public health and youth protection. The bill does not preempt local laws, allowing municipalities to maintain stricter regulations if desired. Additionally, it involves various provisions aimed at ensuring compliance, including mandatory training for employees on responsible selling practices and penalties for violations.

Summary

House Bill 2321 seeks to regulate the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of vapor products within the state. This legislation is an effort to create a stricter framework that prevents minors from accessing these products and holds retailers accountable for enforcing age restrictions. Specifically, the bill introduces new definitions for vapor products, outlines prohibited sales to individuals under the age of 27, and mandates proof of age for purchases, markedly broadening previous regulations aimed at protecting young people from these substances.

Contention

Debate surrounding HB 2321 highlights tension between public health initiatives and business interests. Proponents argue that the bill is essential for safeguarding minors against the health risks posed by vapor products, citing rising usage rates in younger demographics. Critics, however, raise concerns about the potential economic implications for retailers and the burden of compliance with stringent new rules. There are fears that these regulations could lead to a decrease in legitimate business operations while the illicit market might thrive if legal pathways for youth to access these products are too heavily restricted.

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Companion Bills

TX SB97

Identical Relating to regulation of the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of e-cigarettes, cigarettes, and tobacco products; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.

Previously Filed As

TX HB4481

Relating to a directory of e-cigarettes and alternative nicotine products sold in this state, and regulation of the sale and distribution of e-cigarettes and alternative nicotine products; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; imposing a civil penalty; imposing administrative penalties.

TX SB2054

Relating to a directory of e-cigarettes and alternative nicotine products sold in this state, and regulation of the sale and distribution of e-cigarettes and alternative nicotine products; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; imposing a civil penalty; imposing administrative penalties.

TX HB4439

Relating to the production, sale, distribution, delivery, and regulation of consumable hemp products; creating a criminal offense.

TX HB3652

Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, testing, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of taxes and fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense.

TX SB209

Relating to regulating the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating a criminal offense.

TX HB1937

Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and local regulation of cannabis establishments; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.

TX HB1831

Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and the local regulation of cannabis establishments; providing for expunction of records relating to certain decriminalized conduct; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.

TX HB4238

Relating to the production, sale, distribution, delivery, and regulation of consumable hemp products.

TX SB264

Relating to the production, sale, distribution, delivery, and regulation of consumable hemp products.

TX HB1341

Relating to repealing certain offenses and removing certain regulations relating to the cultivation, manufacture, delivery, and possession of marihuana and cannabis.

Similar Bills

TX SB97

Relating to regulation of the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of e-cigarettes, cigarettes, and tobacco products; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.

TX HB170

Relating to regulation of the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of e-cigarettes, cigarettes, and tobacco products; creating criminal offenses.

TX SB183

Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; providing penalties.

TX HB1908

Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; providing penalties.

TX SB910

Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; providing penalties.

TX SB21

Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products.

TX HB749

Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; imposing a civil penalty.

TX SB338

Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products.