HB 149: Generally revise alternative nicotine and vapor products laws - Montana

HB0149_2(14).pdf → HB0149_3.pdf · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was renumbered from HB 149.2 to HB 149.3. The most significant substantive change is the addition of a new definition in Section 1, which explicitly excludes cigarettes (as defined in specific state statutes) from the definition of 'alternative nicotine products.' This clarification aims to prevent confusion regarding whether traditional cigarettes fall under the new regulatory framework. The fee amount and core licensing requirements remain unchanged.

Scope change

The scope of the bill was narrowed slightly by clarifying that traditional cigarettes are not considered 'alternative nicotine products' under this specific legislation.

DEFINITION

Added a specific exclusion stating that cigarettes defined in state statutes 16-11-102 or 16-11-402 are not considered 'alternative nicotine products'.

Modified the definition of 'vapor product' to include the same cigarette exclusions found in the 'alternative nicotine product' definition.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill number from HB 149.2 to HB 149.3 and adjusted page numbering throughout the document.

HB0149_1(6).pdf → HB0149_2(10).pdf · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill text was reorganized to move the legislative 'Whereas' clauses after the 'Be It Enacted' statement, a common formatting adjustment. Additionally, the list of sponsoring legislators was updated to include new names and remove those who no longer support the bill. No substantive policy changes regarding definitions, fees, or sales restrictions were found in the provided text.

TECHNICAL

The order of the bill's introductory sections was changed; the 'Whereas' clauses now appear after the 'Be It Enacted' statement instead of before it.

ELIGIBILITY

The list of legislators sponsoring the bill was updated to reflect changes in sponsorship, adding new names and removing previous ones.

HB0149_2(9).pdf → HB0149_1(6).pdf · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill renumbered from HB 149.2 to HB 149.1 and updated the list of sponsoring legislators. The core policy language regarding definitions, licensing, age restrictions, and vending machine rules remains substantively unchanged, though minor formatting adjustments were made to the text.

Scope change

The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged.

TECHNICAL

The bill number was changed from HB 149.2 to HB 149.1, and the list of sponsors was updated to reflect new co-sponsors while removing others.

Minor formatting and line-break adjustments were made to the bill title and preamble text.

HB0149_1(5).pdf → HB0149_2(9).pdf · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill text underwent significant formatting and reorganization, including a change in the bill number from HB 149.1 to HB0149.2. The list of sponsors was updated to include new legislators and remove some original ones. The substantive policy language regarding definitions, licensing fees, age restrictions, and vending machine rules appears to remain identical in content, though the line breaks and paragraph structures have been altered.

Scope change

The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; the text defines the same products, sets the same fees, and enforces the same age restrictions as the original version.

TECHNICAL

The bill number was updated from 'HB 149.1' to 'HB0149.2' and the header formatting was adjusted.

The internal line breaks and paragraph spacing within the definitions and legal requirements were restructured, but the actual policy text remains the same.

ELIGIBILITY

The list of bill sponsors was modified to replace several original names with new legislators.

HB0149_2(8).pdf → HB0149_1(5).pdf · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was renumbered from HB 149.2 to HB 149.1 and updated the list of sponsoring legislators. The substantive policy content regarding definitions, licensing fees, age restrictions, and vending machine rules remains unchanged, though the text was reformatted for clarity.

Scope change

The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; only the bill number and sponsor list were updated.

TECHNICAL

The bill number was changed from HB 149.2 to HB 149.1.

The list of sponsoring legislators was updated, removing some names and adding others (e.g., K. Love, C. Hinkle, K. Zolnikov, B. Mitchell).

The text was reformatted with clearer line breaks and spacing for readability.

HB0149_2(4).pdf → HB0149_2(5).pdf · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was renumbered to align with a new section structure, and the requirements for age verification and signage were slightly reworded to clarify that sales must occur at locations strictly prohibiting entry for individuals under 18. These changes refine the enforcement language without altering the core restrictions on selling nicotine or vapor products to minors.

REQUIREMENT

Line numbers were adjusted to reflect a new section numbering system, indicating the bill was reorganized.

The text specifying where sales must occur was reworded to explicitly state that locations must prohibit individuals under 18 from entering, rather than just restricting sales to those under 18.

The signage requirement was updated to clarify that the sign must state 'Montana law prohibits the sale' rather than just listing the age restriction.

HB0149_1(4).pdf → HB0149_2.pdf · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill underwent significant formatting and structural reorganization, including a change in the bill number from HB 149.1 to HB0149.2 and a shift in the introduction of sponsors. The core policy content regarding definitions, licensing fees, and sales restrictions remains substantively unchanged, though minor text adjustments were made to the definitions of 'alternative nicotine products' and 'vapor products' to improve clarity.

Scope change

The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; the changes are primarily editorial and formatting.

TECHNICAL

The bill number was updated from HB 149.1 to HB0149.2, and the list of sponsoring legislators was modified to include new names while removing some original sponsors.

The introductory text and legislative history sections were reorganized and renumbered, altering the document's flow but not its legal effect.

DEFINITION

Minor wording adjustments were made in the definitions of 'alternative nicotine product' and 'vapor product' to clarify that these terms do not include products regulated as drugs or devices by the FDA.

REQUIREMENT

A minor text change was made in the sales restrictions section to specify that 'ANY vapor products' must be sold at age-restricted locations, reinforcing the existing prohibition.

LC1625.pdf → HB0149_1.pdf · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill was renumbered from LC 149 to HB 149.1 and sponsors were updated. A key policy change restricts the sale of alternative nicotine or vapor products in vending machines located within restaurants unless those restaurants have a bar and share seating with it.

Scope change

The bill's applicability to vending machines in restaurants was narrowed by adding a specific condition regarding the presence of a bar and shared seating.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new requirement that alternative nicotine or vapor products may not be sold via vending machines in restaurants unless the restaurant has a bar and the restaurant area shares seating with the bar.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill number from LC 149 to HB 149.1 and listed specific sponsors.

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