HB 5482

Abstract

Creates the New Tobacco Product Certification Act. Provides that by a specified date every new tobacco product manufacturer whose new tobacco products are sold in the State shall execute and deliver a certification to the Department of Revenue with specified information. Requires new tobacco product manufacturers to notify the Department within 30 days of receiving an order issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration with regard to a new tobacco product or of any notice of action taken by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration affecting the ability of the new tobacco product to be introduced or delivered into interstate commerce for commercial distribution. Requires new tobacco product manufacturers to pay a fee to the Department not to exceed $500. Provides that a violation of the Act shall result in a $500 civil penalty. Allows the Department to adopt rules that are necessary and proper to implement and enforce the Act. Contains other provisions.