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 Bill Status of HB3420  101st General Assembly


Short Description:  VAPOR PRODUCTS REGULATORY

House Sponsors
Rep. Kathleen Willis

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
30 ILCS 105/5.891 new
720 ILCS 675/1.5


Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Vapor Products Regulatory Act. Provides that on and after January 1, 2020 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 Prevention of Tobacco Use by Minors and Sale and Distribution of Tobacco Products Act. Excludes vapor products from the definition of "alternative nicotine product". Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Vapor Products Compliance Fund. Effective January 1, 2020.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/15/2019HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kathleen Willis
  2/15/2019HouseFirst Reading
  2/15/2019HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/5/2019HouseAssigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
  3/20/2019HouseTo Commerce and Innovation Subcommittee
  3/29/2019HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

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