regulate the sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor.

Added new definitions for 'alternative nicotine product', 'distributor', 'nicotine analog', 'nicotine product', 'retailer', and 'vapor product' to clarify what products fall under regulation.

Established licensing requirements for nicotine product distributors, requiring applications, fees, tax licenses, and tax compliance.

Amended existing tobacco product fee structure in § 10-50-11, increasing distributor/wholesaler license fees to $150,000.

Set distributor license fee at $1,000 with specific validity periods from July 1 through June 30.

Created a nicotine enforcement fund to collect fees and penalties related to nicotine product regulation.

Established penalties and enforcement mechanisms for unlicensed sale of nicotine products.

Extended regulatory coverage to include noncombustible nicotine products and vapor products beyond traditional tobacco products.

New definitions for alternative nicotine products, nicotine analogs, distributors, retailers, and vapor products to clarify regulatory coverage.

Mandatory licensing requirements for nicotine product distributors and wholesalers with specific application procedures.

Establishment of a nicotine enforcement fund with specific fee amounts of $1,000 for distributor licenses and $150,000 for wholesaler licenses.

Creation of penalties and enforcement mechanisms for unlicensed sales of nicotine products.

License validity periods set from July 1 through June 30 with provisions for renewal applications.

Added new definitions for 'Distributor,' 'Licensee,' 'Nicotine product,' and 'Retailer' to establish clear regulatory boundaries and terminology throughout the bill.

Established licensing requirements for nicotine product distributors, including application filing, a $1,000 license fee, and requirements to hold a sales tax license and be current on tax remittances.

Added documentation requirements for distributors to maintain records for at least three years detailing manufacturer information, ingredients, and sales data.

Created enforcement mechanisms including Class 1 misdemeanor penalties for unlicensed sales and Class 2 misdemeanor penalties for various violations, plus provisions for license revocation and contested case hearings.

Established a nicotine enforcement fund to receive moneys collected from license fees and penalties.

Updated formatting and header information to reflect the bill's progression through the legislative process, including session year and committee designation.