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Rep. Vanderbaata seeks monthly updated list of illegal vaping devices; retailers given 60 days to comply
Summary
Representative John Vanderbaata introduced RS 32,253 to create a monthly‑updated list of vaping devices illegal to sell in the state and to require retailers to remove or stop selling listed devices within 60 days; the committee voted to introduce the RS.
Representative John Vanderbaata, R‑22, told the committee RS 32,253 addresses illegal vaping devices and builds on interim committee work earlier in the year.
Vanderbaata said the draft would create a list of devices that are illegal to sell; that list would be updated monthly and retailers would have 60 days after an update to remove listed devices from sale. He noted the measure targets in‑store retailers and does not directly address online sales. “And there is substantial fines if you do,” Vanderbaata said, characterizing the bill as part of an effort to curb vaping among youth.
A motion to introduce RS 32,253 was made and the committee approved the introduction by voice vote; the chair recorded an aye. Several committee members said they intended to support introduction but expected questions and further review at a hearing, including inquiries about education funding tied to prevention efforts.
At introduction the committee did not review specific statutory cross‑references or the proposed penalty schedule; those details would be addressed in a subsequent hearing.
