Plain English Breakdown
The official text does not specify the exact reason why no reimbursement is required, only that it is provided for in the bill.
Ban on Disposable Tobacco Vaping Devices
Starting in 2027 and 2028, this law bans the import, sale, and distribution of single-use vaping devices that contain tobacco but not cannabis.
What This Bill Does
- Prohibits importing or manufacturing new or refurbished disposable tobacco vapes for sale starting January 1, 2027.
- Prohibits selling, distributing, or offering these devices for sale in the state starting January 1, 2028.
- Allows cities, counties, and the state to impose civil fines of up to $500 for a first violation.
- Makes violating this ban an infraction punishable by a fine of no more than $500.
- Authorizes officials to suspend or revoke tobacco business licenses if the law is broken.
- Includes these devices in existing rules that allow seizing products and fining retailers who sell banned flavored items.
Who It Names or Affects
- Manufacturers of disposable vaping devices
- Importers bringing these devices into California
- Retail stores selling tobacco or vape products
- Cities, counties, and state agencies responsible for enforcement
Terms To Know
- Disposable, battery-embedded vapor inhalation device
- A vaping tool with a built-in battery that contains tobacco but not cannabis, which is not designed to be reused.
- Infraction
- The least serious type of crime in California, usually punished with a fine rather than jail time.
Limits and Unknowns
- This law does not apply to vaping devices that contain cannabis or are designed for reuse.
- Fines and penalties depend on how many times a person breaks the rule, which may increase over time.
- The bill states no state reimbursement is required but does not explain the specific reason why.