alternative nicotine products; regulation

SB 1103 adds alternative nicotine products like e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches to Arizona's regulatory framework for alcoholic beverages. The bill defines these products as noncombustible items containing nicotine intended for human consumption (excluding tobacco and FDA-regulated products) and requires them to follow the same licensing, age verification, and sales rules as alcohol retailers. This means businesses selling these products must comply with existing alcohol regulations, including age checks and licensing procedures enforced by the state liquor board. The law directly affects retailers of nicotine products and shifts regulatory oversight to the state liquor board, which will now manage their sale under the amended Title 4.