regulate vapor products and to provide a penalty therefor.

New definitions for 'vapor product,' 'vapor product distributor,' and 'vapor product retailer' establish clear regulatory categories for enforcement.

Distributors must obtain a $100 license fee and hold a sales tax license before selling vapor products for resale.

Retailers must register with the Department of Revenue before selling vapor products at retail, with no registration fee charged.

Manufacturers must provide FDA certification proving their products received marketing authorization or were grandfathered under pre-2020 regulations.

Distributors selling uncertified products face Class 2 misdemeanor charges, while manufacturers providing false certifications face Class 1 misdemeanor charges.

License fees collected are deposited into the state sales and use tax collection fund.

Licenses are valid from July 1 through June 30, with a three-day grace period for renewal applications.

Defined key terms including 'vapor product', 'vapor product distributor', and 'vapor product retailer' to clarify what products and people are regulated under the new law.

Requires vapor product distributors to obtain a license from the Department of Revenue before selling vaping products for resale, with separate licenses needed for each business location.

Mandates that distributors obtain manufacturer certification confirming FDA approval or premarket application status before selling vapor products in the state.

Establishes a registration system for vapor product retailers with no fee charged for registration.

Requires distributors to maintain manufacturer certification records for at least three years and provide copies to the department upon request.

Creates misdemeanor penalties for violations, including selling uncertified products (Class 2 misdemeanor) and operating without a license or registration (Class 1 misdemeanor).

Gives the Secretary authority to revoke distributor licenses or retailer registrations for noncompliance, with provisions for contested case hearings.

Sets license validity period from July 1 through June 30 with a three-day grace period for renewal applications submitted before June 30 midnight.