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Appropriations hears broad tobacco and vapor product substitute that raises retail and manufacturer fees
Summary
Staff said substitute HB 24‑39 increases many licensing fees (for example, retailer/vapor license fees from $175 to $1,000), adds responsible‑vendor training, new manufacturer certification and testing, and redirects portions of tobacco tax revenue into cancer research, public health, and youth prevention accounts; public testimony split between public‑health proponents and retail/industry opponents.
Peter Clodfelter, staff to the Consumer Protection and Business Committee, briefed the committee on the Senate substitute to House Bill 24‑39, a comprehensive package of changes to cigarette, tobacco product, and vapor product laws. He outlined ten policy areas including a voluntary Liquor and Cannabis Board responsible‑vendor program, large increases to retail and distributor license fees, certification and attestation requirements for vapor product manufacturers, enhanced age verification (requiring…
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