SB 2379 Illinois Senate · 102nd Regular Session

VAPOR PRODUCTS REGULATORY ACT

Summary
Creates the Vapor Products Regulatory Act. Provides that on and after January 1, 2022 no person may engage in business as a retailer of vapor products in this State without first having obtained a vapor products retail license from the Department of Revenue. Provides that applications shall be made to the Department and submitted electronically with the name and address of the applicant, the address of the proposed retailer of vapor products in this State, and any other information the Department may lawfully require. Provides that the annual license fee shall be $150. Provides that specified felons, corporations, and persons are ineligible to receive a retailer's license under the Act. Provides that acting as a retailer without a license is a punishable offense. Requires retailers to keep records for at least 3 years. Prohibits the distribution of vapor products to, and possession by, persons under minimum legal age. Defines "person under minimum legal age". Provides penalties for distribution of vapor products to, and possession by, persons under minimum legal age. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Vapor Products Compliance Fund. Effective January 1, 2022.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2021 Last action Jan 10, 2023
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Apr 16, 2021
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Apr 7, 2021
Committee
Assigned to Executive
upper
Feb 26, 2021
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
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Emil Jones
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