An act relating to prohibiting the sale of cannabis and tobacco products utilizing single-use filters

This bill prohibits the sale of cannabis and tobacco products in Vermont that use single-use filters, aiming to reduce environmental pollution from discarded cigarette butts and filter tips. The law bans any cannabis or tobacco product utilizing a single-use filter made of any material, including cellulose acetate, fibrous plastic, or biodegradable options, as well as attachable devices designed to facilitate filtration. Retailers and manufacturers would be restricted from selling these filtered products, while the ban takes effect on July 1, 2023. The legislation is based on findings that cigarette filters contribute significantly to litter and environmental contamination, and that they do not improve product safety.