Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates an offense for a vape shop retailer, or a distributor, wholesaler, or importer, who sells or offers for sale a vapor product for retail sale in this state to sell Kratom and nitrous oxides. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 57, Chapter 7 and Title 67.

HB 1728 makes it illegal for vape shop retailers, distributors, wholesalers, or importers to sell Kratom or nitrous oxide in Tennessee. The bill directly affects businesses operating vape shops or selling vape-related products, prohibiting them from offering these specific items for retail sale. Violations carry civil penalties of up to $500 per product for first offenses, increasing to $1,500 per product for third violations within a year, with potential license suspension or revocation. Manufacturers causing Kratom or nitrous oxide to be sold face $10,000 penalties per product. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.