Vapor products; legislative purpose; definitions; manufacturing; labeling; marketing; safety requirements; penalties and suspension; Attorney General enforcement; Vapor Products Compliance Fund; repealer; effective date.
HB 1265 regulates vapor products in Oklahoma to protect public health and safety. It requires manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to use child-resistant caps, tamper-evident packaging, and specific nicotine warning labels on products. The bill bans marketing terms like "candy," "gummy bear," or "bubble gum" that could appeal to minors and restricts health-related claims. Enforcement is handled by the Attorney General, and a Vapor Products Compliance Fund is established for oversight. The law directly affects businesses selling vapor products and aims to prevent youth access through labeling and marketing restrictions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Feb 19, 2025
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Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Policy recommendation to the Health and Human Services Oversight committee; Do Pass Alcohol, Tobacco and Controlled Substances
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Alcohol, Tobacco and Controlled Substances
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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