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Vapor industry lobbyist urges removal of HB1003 Section 12, warns of PMTA enforcement risks
Summary
A representative of the Vapor Technology Association told the committee Section 12 of HB1003 would effectively adopt the federal PMTA framework at state level and could close independent vape retailers; he cited pending litigation over the FDA process.
Patrick Berry, representing the Vapor Technology Association (VTA), told the Senate Appropriations Government Ops Division he opposes Section 12 of House Bill 1003. Berry said the provision would import the federal premarket tobacco application (PMTA) framework into state enforcement in a way that could remove flavored and other non‑PMTA products from the marketplace and disadvantage independent retailers.
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