Alaska 34th Alaska State Legislature Status: To Executive Bipartisan · 5 D · 2 R · 1 I cosponsors

SB 24 — An Act relating to tobacco, tobacco products, electronic smoking products, nicotine, and products containing nicotine; raising the minimum age to purchase, exchange, or possess tobacco, a product containing nicotine, or an electronic smoking product; relating to the tobacco use education and cessation fund; relating to retail cigar stores; relating to the taxation of electronic smoking products and vapor products; and providing for an effective date.

Last action — (S) VETOED BY GOVERNOR 6/18/26

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 22, 2025. It awaits signature.

Vetoed by Governor Mike Dunleavy (Republican) on June 19, 2026.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence
  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 3 parties (5 D · 2 R · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

  • Mixed recorded votes

    6 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill raises the minimum age for purchasing tobacco and electronic smoking products.

This legislation increases the minimum age to buy or possess tobacco and nicotine products. It also addresses taxation and funding for tobacco education and cessation programs.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers in retail may have to adjust to the new age compliance procedures for selling tobacco products.
  • Families: This means families may see a decrease in youth tobacco use due to higher purchasing age restrictions.
  • Consumers: Consumers will need to be aware of the new age requirements for purchasing tobacco and nicotine products.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

797 added · 758 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of SB 24 changes the minimum age for purchasing or possessing tobacco and electronic smoking products from 19 to 21 years. This adjustment aims to enhance public health by reducing access to tobacco among younger individuals, potentially leading to lower rates of smoking and related health issues in the future. Additionally, there are updated provisions for taxation and education funds related to tobacco use, which may help support prevention and cessation programs.

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34-LS0260\N SENATE BILL NO.
LAWS OF ALASKA Source Chapter No.
24 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION BY SENATORS STEVENS, Giessel, Gray-Jackson Introduced:
HCS CSSB 24(FIN) am H _______ AN ACT Relating to tobacco, tobacco products, electronic smoking products, nicotine, and products containing nicotine;
1/22/25 Referred:
Labor and Commerce, Finance A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to tobacco, tobacco products, electronic smoking products, nicotine, and products containing nicotine;
relating to retail cigar stores;
and providing for an effective date." BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
and providing for an effective date.
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_______________ BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
THE ACT FOLLOWS ON PAGE 1 Enrolled SB 24 AN ACT Relating to tobacco, tobacco products, electronic smoking products, nicotine, and products containing nicotine;
raising the minimum age to purchase, exchange, or possess tobacco, a product containing nicotine, or an electronic smoking product;
relating to the tobacco use education and cessation fund;
relating to retail cigar stores;
relating to the taxation of electronic smoking products and vapor products;
and providing for an effective date.
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(a) A person commits the offense of selling or giving tobacco to a person under 21 years of age [MINOR] if the person (1) negligently sells a cigarette, a cigar, tobacco, or a pruodt containing tobacco to a person under 21 [19] years of age;
(a) A person commits the offense of selling or giving tobacco to a person under 21 years of age [MINOR] if the person (1) negligently sells a cigarette, a cigar, tobacco, or a product containing tobacco to a person under 21 [19] years of age;
(2) is 21 [19] years of age or older and negligently exchanges or gives a cigarette, a cigar, tobacco, or a product containing tobacco to a person under 21 [19] SB0024A -1- SB 24 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0260\N years of age;
(2) is 21 [19] years of age or older and negligently exchanges or gives -1- Enrolled SB 24 a cigarette, a cigar, tobacco, or a product containing tobacco to a person under 21 [19] years of age;
(a) Except as provided in (e) of this section, a[A] person under 21 [19] years of age may not knowingly possess a cigarette, a cigar, tobacco, a product containing tobacco, an electronic smoking product, or a product containing nicotine in this state.
(a) Except as provided in (e) of this section, a [A] person under 21 [19] years of age may not knowingly possess a cigarette, a cigar, tobacco, a product containing tobacco, an electronic smoking product, or a product containing nicotine in this state.
[THIS SUBSECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO A PERSON WHO IS A PRISONER AT AN ADULT CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.] (b) In a prosecution under (a) of this section for possession of an electronic SB 24 -2- SB0024A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0260\N smoking product or a product containing nicotine, it is an affirmative defense that the electronic smoking product or product containing nicotine possessed by the person under 21 [19] years of age was intended or expected to be consumed without being combusted, and the electronic smoking product or product containing nicotine (1) has been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for sale as a tobacco use cessation [OR HARM REDUCTION] product or for other medical purposes;
[THIS SUBSECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO A PERSON WHO IS A PRISONER AT AN ADULT CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.] Enrolled SB 24 -2- (b) In a prosecution under (a) of this section for possession of an electronic smoking product or a product containing nicotine, it is an affirmative defense that the electronic smoking product or product containing nicotine possessed by the person under 21 [19] years of age was intended or expected to be consumed without being combusted, and the electronic smoking product or product containing nicotine (1) has been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for sale as a tobacco use cessation [OR HARM REDUCTION] product or for other medical purposes;
(c) Possession of tobacco, an electronic smoking product, or a product containing nicotine by a person under 21 years of age [MINOR] is a violation punishable by a fine of not more than $300.
(c) Possession of tobacco, an electronic smoking product, or a product containing nicotine by a person under 21 years of age [MINOR] is a violation punishable by a fine of not more than $100.
Notwithstanding AS 12.55.035(b), in place of any fine imposed for the violation of this subsection, the court may refer a defendant, at the request of the defendant, to a tobacco education program.
Notwithstanding AS 12.55.035(b), in place of any fine imposed for the violation of this section, the court may refer a defendant, at the request of the defendant, to a tobacco education program.
(d) The supreme court shall establish by rule or order a schedule of bail amounts that may be forfeited without court appearance for a violation of this section by a person 19 or 20 years of age.
(d) The supreme court shall establish by rule or order a schedule of bail amounts that may be forfeited without court appearance for a violation of this section.
(e) The supreme court, in establishing scheduled amounts of bail under this section, may not allow for disposition of an offense without court appearance for a person under 18 years of age who is cited for a violation of this section.
(e) The provisions of (a) of this section do not apply to a person 19 or 20 years of age who is employed by a person with a business license endorsement under AS 43.70.075 and, as part of that employment, is selling a cigarette, a cigar, tobacco, a product containing tobacco, an electronic smoking product, or a product containing nicotine.
(f) The provisions of (a) of this section do not apply to a person 19 or 20 years of age who is employed by a person with a business license endorsement under AS 43.70.075 and, as part of that employment, is selling a cigarette, a cigar, tobacco, a product containing tobacco, an electronic smoking product, or a product containing SB0024A -3- SB 24 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0260\N nicotine.
(b) Subsection (a) does not apply if the sale (1) is by vending machine as provided under AS 11.76.100(b) or 11.76.109(d);
(b) Subsection (a) does not apply if the sale -3- Enrolled SB 24 (1) is by vending machine as provided under AS 11.76.100(b) or 11.76.109(d);
(b) The provisions of (a) of this section do not apply to the sale, exchange, or gift to a person under 21 [19] years of age of an electronic smoking product or a SB 24 -4- SB0024A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0260\N product containing nicotine that is intended or expected to be consumed without being combusted if the electronic smoking product or product containing nicotine (1) has been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for sale as a tobacco use cessation [OR HARM REDUCTION] product or for other medical purposes;
(b) The provisions of (a) of this section do not apply to the sale, exchange, or gift to a person under 21 [19] years of age of an electronic smoking product or a product containing nicotine that is intended or expected to be consumed without being combusted if the electronic smoking product or product containing nicotine (1) has been approved by the United States Food and Drug Enrolled SB 24 -4- Administration for sale as a tobacco use cessation [OR HARM REDUCTION] product or for other medical purposes;
(g) Selling or giving an electronic smoking product or a product containing SB0024A -5- SB 24 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0260\N nicotine to a person under 21 years of age [MINOR] is a violation and, upon conviction, is punishable by a fine of not less than $300.
(g) Selling or giving an electronic smoking product or a product containing nicotine to a person under 21 years of age [MINOR] is a violation and, upon conviction, is punishable by a fine of not less than $300.
(71) "nicotine" includes a chemical or chemical compound intended, when introduced into the human body, to mimic or simulate the effect of nicotine from tobacco.
-5- Enrolled SB 24 (71) "nicotine" includes a chemical or chemical compound intended, when introduced into the human body, to mimic or simulate the effect of nicotine from tobacco.
AS 29.35.085(c) is amended to read:
AS 18.35.301(i) is amended by adding a new paragraph to read:
(c) The community work provisions of AS 47.12.030(b)(5) [AS 47.12.030(b)(6)] apply to punishment for a minor's conviction of a violation of a curfew ordinance for which a penalty is provided under AS 29.25.070(a).
(5) "retail cigar store" means a store that (A) derives at least 60 percent of its gross revenue in a calendar year from the on-site sale of cigars and rentals of on-site humidors;
(B) does not allow cigarettes or cigarette tobacco on the premises;
and (C) contains a walk-in or stand-up humidor as a built-in feature on the premises.
AS 18.35.301 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:
(j) Notwithstanding (a) and (b) of this section, unless the owner or operator prohibits it, an individual may smoke at a retail cigar store that (1) that is in a building that (A) is freestanding;
or (B) if it is attached to another business or building, (i) has a separate entrance;
(ii) is separated from the other business or building in a manner that does not allow cigar aerosols to travel into the other business or building;
and (iii) the other business or building does not serve as a residence, child care facility, facility providing care for adults on a fee- for-service basis, school, or health care facility;
(2) where smoking is limited to the smoking of cigars;
(3) that is not (A) a business that is licensed under AS 05.15 to sell pull-tabs;
or (B) a retail store that is within an indoor public place or workplace.
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AS 29.35.085(c) is amended to read:
Enrolled SB 24 -6- (c) The community work provisions of AS 47.12.030(b)(5) [AS 47.12.030(b)(6)] apply to punishment for a minor's conviction of a violation of a curfew ordinance for which a penalty is provided under AS 29.25.070(a).
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A person whose license is suspended or revoked may not sell cigarettes, [OR] tobacco products, or electronic smoking products, or permit cigarettes, [OR] tobacco SB 24 -6- SB0024A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0260\N products, or electronic smoking products to be sold, during the period of the suspension or revocation on the premises occupied or controlled by that person.
A person whose license is suspended or revoked may not sell cigarettes, [OR] tobacco products, or electronic smoking products, or permit cigarettes, [OR] tobacco products, or electronic smoking products to be sold, during the period of the suspension or revocation on the premises occupied or controlled by that person.
(b) In this section, "licensee" means a person licensed under AS 43.50.010 - 43.50.180, [OR] 43.50.300 - 43.50.390, or 43.50.850 - 43.50.900.
-7- Enrolled SB 24 (b) In this section, "licensee" means a person licensed under AS 43.50.010 - 43.50.180, [OR] 43.50.300 - 43.50.390, or 43.50.850 - 43.50.900.
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or SB0024A -7- SB 24 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0260\N (B) the common or contract carrier verifies the age of the recipient as 21 years of age or older before delivery;
or (B) the common or contract carrier verifies the age of the recipient as 21 years of age or older before delivery;
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(c) The department may enter into an agreement with a municipality that imposes a tax on cigarettes, [OR OTHER] tobacco products, or electronic smoking products for the purpose of jointly auditing a person liable for a tax under AS 43.50.010 - 43.50.390 or 43.50.850 - 43.50.900 and the municipal tax on cigarettes, [OR OTHER] tobacco products, or electronic smoking products.
(c) The department may enter into an agreement with a municipality that Enrolled SB 24 -8- imposes a tax on cigarettes, [OR OTHER] tobacco products, synthetic nicotine products, nicotine substitutes, or electronic smoking products for the purpose of jointly auditing a person liable for a tax under AS 43.50.010 - 43.50.390 or 43.50.850 - 43.50.900 and the municipal tax on cigarettes, [OR OTHER] tobacco products, synthetic nicotine products, nicotine substitutes, or electronic smoking products.
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AS 43.50.300 is amended to read:
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43.50.300.
Excise tax levied.
An excise tax is levied on tobacco products, synthetic nicotine products, and nicotine substitutes in the state at the rate of 75 percent of the wholesale price of the tobacco products.
The tax is levied when a person (1) brings, or causes to be brought, a tobacco product, synthetic nicotine product, or nicotine substitute into the state from outside the state for sale;
(2) makes, manufactures, or fabricates a tobacco product, synthetic nicotine product, or nicotine substitute in the state for sale in the state;
or (3) ships or transports a tobacco product, synthetic nicotine product, or nicotine substitute to a retailer in the state for sale by the retailer.
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AS 43.50.320(a) is amended to read:
(a) Except as provided in (g) of this section, a person must be licensed by the department if the person engages in business as a distributor for a tobacco product, synthetic nicotine product, or nicotine substitute that is subject to the tax.
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Restrictions on shipping or transporting tobacco products.
Restrictions on shipping or transporting tobacco products, synthetic nicotine products, and nicotine substitutes.
(a) A person who is not licensed under this chapter may not ship or cause to be shipped a tobacco product to a person in this state unless the person receiving the tobacco product is (1) licensed under this chapter;
(a) A person who is not licensed under this chapter may not ship or cause to be shipped a tobacco product, synthetic nicotine product, or nicotine substitute to a person in this state unless the person receiving the tobacco product, synthetic nicotine product, or nicotine substitute -9- Enrolled SB 24 is (1) licensed under this chapter;
or (3) an instrumentality of the federal government or an Indian tribal organization authorized by law to possess tobacco products not taxed under this chapter.
(3) an instrumentality of the federal government or an Indian tribal organization authorized by law to possess tobacco products not taxed under this chapter;
(b) A person who is licensed under this chapter may not ship or cause to be shipped a tobacco product to a person in this state unless the person receiving the tobacco product SB 24 -8- SB0024A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0260\N (1) is licensed under this chapter;
or (4) an individual purchasing a cigar or pipe tobacco for personal consumption who is 21 years of age or older and whose age was verified at the time of purchase though a third-party verification service.
(b) A person who is licensed under this chapter may not ship or cause to be shipped a tobacco product, synthetic nicotine product, or nicotine substitute to a person in this state unless the person receiving the tobacco product, synthetic nicotine product, or nicotine substitute (1) is licensed under this chapter;
(4) is an instrumentality of the federal government or an Indian tribal organization authorized by law to possess tobacco products not taxed under this chapter;
(4) is an instrumentality of the federal government or an Indian tribal organization authorized by law to possess tobacco products, synthetic nicotine products, or nicotine substitutes not taxed under this chapter;
or (5) is an individual 21 years of age or older and the individual's age was verified at the time of purchase though a third-party verification service, the individual is receiving the tobacco product for personal consumption, and the tax imposed on the tobacco product under this chapter has been paid.
or (5) is an individual 21 years of age or older and the individual's age was verified at the time of purchase though a third-party verification service, the individual is receiving the tobacco product, synthetic nicotine product, or nicotine substitute for personal consumption, and the tax imposed on the tobacco product, synthetic nicotine product, or nicotine substitute under this chapter has been paid.
(c) A common or contract carrier may not knowingly transport a tobacco product to a person in this state unless the person (1) shipping the tobacco product is licensed under this chapter and, before shipment, provides the common or contract carrier with a copy of the person's current license issued by the department and (A) an affidavit from the intended recipient certifying that the person receiving the tobacco product is a person described under (b)(1) - (4) of this section;
(c) A common or contract carrier may not knowingly transport a tobacco product, synthetic nicotine product, or nicotine substitute to a person in this state unless (1) the common or contract carrier verifies the age of the recipient as 21 years of age or older before delivery;
or (B) the common or contract carrier verifies the age of the recipient as 21 years of age or older before delivery;
or Enrolled SB 24 -10- (2) the person receiving the tobacco product, synthetic nicotine product, or nicotine substitute is a person described under (a)(2), (3), or (4) of this section or is licensed under this chapter and, before receipt, provides the common or contract carrier with a copy of the person's current license issued by the department.
or (2) receiving the tobacco product is a person described under (a)(2) or (3) of this section or is licensed under this chapter and, before receipt, provides the common or contract carrier with a copy of the person's current license issued by the department.
(d) If a tobacco product, synthetic nicotine product, or nicotine substitute is transported by a common or contract carrier to a home or residence, it is rebuttably presumed that the common or contract carrier knew that the recipient of the tobacco product, synthetic nicotine product, or nicotine substitute was not a person described under (b)(1) - (5) of this section, unless the common or contract carrier has satisfied the requirement in (c)(1) of this section.
(d) If a tobacco product is transported by a common or contract carrier to a home or residence, it is rebuttably presumed that the common or contract carrier knew that the recipient of the tobacco product was not a person described under (b)(1) - (5) of this section, unless the person shipping the tobacco product has satisfied the requirements in (c)(1) of this section.
(e) A person, other than a common or contract carrier, may not knowingly transport a tobacco product, synthetic nicotine product, or nicotine substitute to a person in this state, unless the recipient of the tobacco product, synthetic nicotine product, or nicotine substitute is a person described under (a)(4) or (b)(1) - (5) of this section.
(e) A person, other than a common or contract carrier, may not knowingly SB0024A -9- SB 24 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0260\N transport a tobacco product to a person in this state, unless the recipient of the tobacco product is a person described under (b)(1) - (5) of this section.
(f) A person who ships or causes to be shipped a tobacco product, synthetic nicotine product, or nicotine substitute to a person in this state shall plainly and visibly mark the container or wrapping with the words "product containing nicotine" if the tobacco product, synthetic nicotine product, or nicotine substitute is shipped in a container or wrapping other than the manufacturer's original container or wrapping of the tobacco product, synthetic nicotine product, or nicotine substitute.
(f) A person who ships or causes to be shipped a tobacco product to a person in this state shall plainly and visibly mark the container or wrapping with the words "tobacco product" if the tobacco product is shipped in a container or wrapping other than the manufacturer's original container or wrapping of the tobacco product.
(g) A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a class A misdemeanor if the person unlawfully ships, causes to be shipped, or transports a tobacco product, synthetic nicotine product, or nicotine substitute.
(g) A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a class A misdemeanor if the person unlawfully ships, causes to be shipped, or transports a tobacco product.
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AS 43.50.390(1) is amended to read:
(1) "distributor" means a person who (A) brings, or causes to be brought, a tobacco product, synthetic nicotine product, or nicotine substitute into the state from outside the state for sale;
(B) makes, manufactures, or fabricates a tobacco product, synthetic nicotine product, or nicotine substitute in the state for sale in the state;
or (C) ships or transports a tobacco product, synthetic nicotine product, or nicotine substitute to a retailer in the state for sale by the retailer;
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AS 43.50.390(4) is amended to read:
(4) "tobacco product" means (A) a cigar;
(B) a cheroot;
(C) a stogie;
(D) a perique;
(E) snuff and snuff flour;
(F) smoking tobacco, including granulated, plug-cut, crimp-cut, ready-rubbed, and any form of tobacco suitable for smoking in a pipe or cigarette;
(G) chewing tobacco, including cavendish, twist, plug, scrap, and tobacco suitable for chewing;
or (H) an article or product made of tobacco, [OR] a tobacco substitute, or synthetic tobacco, but not including a cigarette as defined in AS 43.50.170;
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(b) A licensee located in the state shall collect and remit the tax to the department.
(b) A licensee located in the state shall collect and remit the tax to the Enrolled SB 24 -12- department.
(B) approved for sale by the United States Food and Drug Administration as a drug, drug product, including a drug product used to treat SB 24 -10- SB0024A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0260\N tobacco dependence, or combination product under 21 U.S.C.
(B) approved for sale by the United States Food and Drug Administration as a drug, drug product, including a drug product used to treat tobacco dependence, or combination product under 21 U.S.C.
(b) In this section, (1) "hemp" and "hemp products" mean hemp or a hemp product produced by an individual registered under AS 03.05.076;
(b) In this section, (1) "hemp" or "hemp product" means hemp or a hemp product produced by an individual registered under AS 03.05.076;
(b) The department, upon application and payment of a fee of $50, shall issue a license for one year to a person who applies for a license under (a) of this section.
(b) The department, upon application and payment of a fee of $50, shall issue -13- Enrolled SB 24 a license for one year to a person who applies for a license under (a) of this section.
(d) A license issued under this section must include the nameand address of the licensee, the type of business to be conducted, and the year for which the license is SB0024A -11- SB 24 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0260\N issued.
(d) A license issued under this section must include the name and address of the licensee, the type of business to be conducted, and the year for which the license is issued.
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A licensee shall keep a complete and accurate record of all electronic smoking products of the licensee, including purchase prices, sales prices, the names and addresses of the sellers, the dates of delivery, the quantities of SB 24 -12- SB0024A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0260\N electronic smoking products, and the trade names and brands.
A licensee shall keep a complete and accurate record of all electronic smoking products of the licensee, including purchase prices, sales prices, the names and addresses of the sellers, the dates of delivery, the quantities of electronic smoking products, and the trade names and brands.
(2) holds a business license endorsement under AS 43.70.075;
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or (5) is an individual 21 years of age or older and the individual's age was verified at the time of purchase though a third-party verification service, the individual is receiving the electronic smoking product for personal consumption, and SB0024A -13- SB 24 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0260\N the tax imposed on the electronic smoking product under this chapter has been paid.
or (5) is an individual 21 years of age or older and the individual's age was verified at the time of purchase though a third-party verification service, the individual is receiving the electronic smoking product for personal consumption, and the tax imposed on the electronic smoking product under this chapter has been paid.
(e) A person, other than a common or contract carrier, may not knowingly transport an electronic smoking product to a person in this state, unless the recipient of the electronic smoking product is a person described under (b)(1) - (5) of this section.
(e) A person, other than a common or contract carrier, may not knowingly transport an electronic smoking product to a person in this state, unless the recipient of Enrolled SB 24 -16- the electronic smoking product is a person described under (b)(1) - (5) of this section.
SB 24 -14- SB0024A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0260\N (h) In addition to the criminal penalty under (g) of this section, the department may assess a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for each violation of this section.
(h) In addition to the criminal penalty under (g) of this section, the department may assess a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for each violation of this section.
A person may sell or distribute to consumers in this state, acquire, hold, own, possess, or transport for sale or distribution in this state, or import or cause to be imported into this state for sale or distribution in this state only electronic smoking products (1) for which the component vapor product (A) has a nicotine content of not more than 50 milligrams of nicotine for each milliliter of vapor product;
A person may sell or distribute to consumers in this state, acquire, hold, own, possess, or transport for sale or distribution in this state, or import or cause to be imported into this state for sale or distribution in this state only electronic smoking products (1) for which the component vapor product (A) has a nicotine content of not more than 70 milligrams of nicotine for each milliliter of vapor product;
and (3) that are labeled to inform consumers about all vapor product ingredients and nicotine content.
and (3) that are labeled to inform consumers about all vapor product ingredients and nicotine content, including the nicotine concentration in milligrams per milliliter and the total amount of milligrams of nicotine in the product.
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In AS 43.50.850 - 43.50.900, "sales price" (1) means the total amount of consideration, including cash, credit, property, and services, for which an electronic smoking product is purchased or sold, valued in money, whether received in money or otherwise, without any deduction for (A) the seller's cost of the electronic smoking product sold;
In AS 43.50.850 - 43.50.900, (1) "retailer" means a person in the state who is engaged in the business of selling electronic smoking products at retail;
(B) the cost of materials used, labor or service cost, interest, losses, cost of transportation, taxes, or other expenses of the seller;
(2) "sales price" (A) means the total amount of consideration, including cash, credit, property, and services, for which an electronic smoking product is purchased or sold, valued in money, whether received in money or otherwise, without any deduction for (i) the seller's cost of the electronic smoking product sold;
(C) charges by the seller for services necessary to complete the sale;
(ii) the cost of materials used, labor or service cost, interest, losses, cost of transportation, taxes, or other expenses of the seller;
(D) delivery charges;
(iii) charges by the seller for services necessary to complete the sale;
SB0024A -15- SB 24 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0260\N (2) does not include (A) discounts, including cash or coupons that are not reimbursed by a third party, that are allowed by a seller and aten by a purchaser on a sale;
(iv) delivery charges;
(B) interest, financing, and carrying charges from credit extended on the sale of an electronic smoking product if the amount is separately stated on the invoice, bill of sale, or similar document given to the purchaser;
(B) does not include (i) discounts, including cash or coupons that are not reimbursed by a third party, that are allowed by a seller and taken by a purchaser on a sale;
and (C) taxes legally imposed directly on the consumer that are separately stated on the invoice, bill of sale, or similar document given to the purchaser.
(ii) interest, financing, and carrying charges from credit extended on the sale of an electronic smoking product if the amount is separately stated on the invoice, bill of sale, or similar document given to the purchaser;
and (iii) taxes legally imposed directly on the consumer that are separately stated on the invoice, bill of sale, or similar document given to the purchaser.
(2) "electronic smoking product" (A) includes (i) a product that can be used to deliver aerosolized or vaporized nicotine to the person inhaling;
Enrolled SB 24 -18- (2) "electronic smoking product" (A) includes (i) a product that can be used to deliver aerosolized or vaporized nicotine to the person inhaling;
(B) does not include a (i) battery, battery charger, heating element, electronic SB 24 -16- SB0024A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0260\N coil, or mouthpiece intended for use in an electronic smoking product, when sold separately from the electronic smoking product;
(B) does not include a (i) battery, battery charger, heating element, electronic coil, or mouthpiece intended for use in an electronic smoking product, when sold separately from the electronic smoking product;
(4) "retailer" means a person in the state who is engaged in the business of selling electronic smoking products at retail;
(4) "vapor product" means a substance intended to be aerosolized or vaporized during the use of an electronic smoking product.
(5) "vapor product" means a substance intended to be aerosolized or vaporized during the use of an electronic smoking product.
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"The sale of electronic smoking products or products containing nicotine without a prescription or tobacco products to persons under age 21 [19] is illegal." A person holding an endorsement issued under this section shall display the warning sign in a manner conspicuous to a person purchasing or consuming tobacco products, electronic smoking products, or products containing nicotine on the licensed premises.
"The sale of electronic smoking products or products containing nicotine without a prescription or tobacco products to persons under age 21 [19] is illegal." A person holding an endorsement issued under this section shall display the warning sign in a manner conspicuous to a person purchasing or consuming tobacco products, -19- Enrolled SB 24 electronic smoking products, or products containing nicotine on the licensed premises.
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If a hearing is requested under this subsection, an administrative SB0024A -17- SB 24 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0260\N law judge of the office of administrative hearings (AS 44.64.010) shall determine the issues by using the preponderance of the evidence test and shall, to the extent they do not conflict with regulations adopted under AS 44.64.060, conduct the hearing in the manner provided by regulations of the department.
If a hearing is requested under this subsection, an administrative law judge of the office of administrative hearings (AS 44.64.010) shall determine the issues by using the preponderance of the evidence test and shall, to the extent they do not conflict with regulations adopted under AS 44.64.060, conduct the hearing in the manner provided by regulations of the department.
(3) within the 24 months before the date of the department's notice under this subsection, was the person, or an agent or employee of the person while acting within the scope of the agency or employment of the person, convicted of violating AS 11.76.100, 11.76.106, 11.76.107, or 11.76.109 or adjudicated for violating a provision of (a) or (g) of this section;
(3) within the 24 months before the date of the department's notice under this subsection, was the person, or an agent or employee of the person while acting within the scope of the agency or employment of the person, convicted of violating AS 11.76.100, 11.76.106, 11.76.107, or 11.76.109 or adjudicated for Enrolled SB 24 -20- violating a provision of (a) or (g) of this section;
(B) previously violated AS 11.76.100, 11.76.106, 11.76.107, or 11.76.109 at a location or outlet in a location for which the person holds a business license endorsement, or had an agent or employee previously violate SB 24 -18- SB0024A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0260\N AS 11.76.100, 11.76.106, 11.76.107, or 11.76.109;
(B) previously violated AS 11.76.100, 11.76.106, 11.76.107, or 11.76.109 at a location or outlet in a location for which the person holds a business license endorsement, or had an agent or employee previously violate AS 11.76.100, 11.76.106, 11.76.107, or 11.76.109;
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(2) informed the person's agents and employees of the applicable laws and their requirements and conducted training on complying with the laws and requirements;
(2) informed the person's agents and employees of the applicable laws -21- Enrolled SB 24 and their requirements and conducted training on complying with the laws and requirements;
(6) established and enforced disciplinary sanctions for noncompliance with the written policy or the requirements of AS 11.76.100, 11.76.106, 11.76.107, SB0024A -19- SB 24 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0260\N and 11.76.109;
(6) established and enforced disciplinary sanctions for noncompliance with the written policy or the requirements of AS 11.76.100, 11.76.106, 11.76.107, and 11.76.109;
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The presentation of evidence authorized by this subsection does not constitute a collateral attack on the conviction described in this subsection.
The presentation of evidence Enrolled SB 24 -22- authorized by this subsection does not constitute a collateral attack on the conviction described in this subsection.
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SB 24 -20- SB0024A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0260\N (iv) a vapor product used in a device or product described in (i) or (ii) of this subparagraph;
(iv) a vapor product used in a device or product described in (i) or (ii) of this subparagraph;
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24 of this Act, is amended to read:
30 of this Act, is amended to read:
in this paragraph, "electronic smoking product" has the meaning given in AS 43.50.990 [(A) INCLUDES (i) A PRODUCT THAT CAN BE USED TO DELIVER AEROSOLIZED OR VAPORIZED NICOTINE TO THE PERSON INHALING;
in this paragraph, "electronic smoking product" has the meaning given in AS 43.50.990 [(A) INCLUDES (i) A PRODUCT THAT CAN BE USED TO -23- Enrolled SB 24 DELIVER AEROSOLIZED OR VAPORIZED NICOTINE TO THE PERSON INHALING;
(ii) AN e-CIGARETTE, e-CIGAR, e-PIPE, e- HOOKAH, VAPE PEN, OR OTHER SIMILAR DEVICE OF ANY SHAPE;
(ii) AN E-CIGARETTE, E-CIGAR, E-PIPE, E- HOOKAH, VAPE PEN, OR OTHER SIMILAR DEVICE OF ANY SHAPE;
(iii)A COMPONENT, PART, ACCESSORY, OR DEVICE RELATED TO AN e-CIGARETTE, e-CIGAR, e-PIPE, e- HOOKAH, VAPE PEN, OR OTHER SIMILAR DEVICE OF ANY SHAPE;
(iii) A COMPONENT, PART, ACCESSORY, OR DEVICE RELATED TO AN E-CIGARETTE, E-CIGAR, E-PIPE, E- HOOKAH, VAPE PEN, OR OTHER SIMILAR DEVICE OF ANY SHAPE;
(v) AN e-CIGARETTE, e-CIGAR, e-PIPE, e- HOOKAH, VAPE PEN, OR OTHER SIMILAR DEVICE OF ANY SHAPE SOLD TOGETHER WITH A SOLUTION, VAPOR SB0024A -21- SB 24 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0260\N PRODUCT, OR OTHER SIMILAR PRODUCT AS A DISPOSABLE NONREFILLABLE UNIT;
(v) AN E-CIGARETTE, E-CIGAR, E-PIPE, E- HOOKAH, VAPE PEN, OR OTHER SIMILAR DEVICE OF ANY SHAPE SOLD TOGETHER WITH A SOLUTION, VAPOR PRODUCT, OR OTHER SIMILAR PRODUCT AS A DISPOSABLE NONREFILLABLE UNIT;
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if a minor is charged, prosecuted, and sentenced for an offense under this subsection, the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian shall be present at all proceedings;
if a minor is charged, prosecuted, and sentenced for an offense under this Enrolled SB 24 -24- subsection, the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian shall be present at all proceedings;
in place of any fine imposed for SB 24 -22- SB0024A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0260\N the violation of a municipal curfew ordinance, the court shall allow a defendant the option of performing community work;
in place of any fine imposed for the violation of a municipal curfew ordinance, the court shall allow a defendant the option of performing community work;
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(4) AS 11.76.105(d) - (f), enacted by sec.
-25- Enrolled SB 24 (4) AS 11.76.105(d) and (e), enacted by sec.
18 of this Act;
22 of this Act;
19 of this Act;
25 of this Act;
26 of this Act.
32 of this Act.
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Sections 13, 16, 19, and 25 of this Act take effect January 1, 2027.
Sections 15, 18, 25, and 31 of this Act take effect July 1, 2027.
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29 of this Act, this Act takes effect January 1, 2026.
35 of this Act, this Act takes effect July 1, 2026.
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Action History

  1. (S) VETOED BY GOVERNOR 6/18/26

  2. (S) 10:14 A.M. 6/1/26 Transmitted to Governor

  3. (S) MANIFEST ERROR(S)

  4. (S) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) SAME AS PASSAGE

  5. (S) CONCUR AM OF (H) Y15 N5

  6. (S) CONCUR MESSAGE READ AND TAKEN UP

  7. (H) VERSION: HCS CSSB 24(FIN) AM H

  8. (H) TRANSMITTED TO (S) AS AMENDED

  9. (H) TITLE CHANGE: HCR 32

  10. (H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) ADOPTED Y39 N1

  11. (H) PASSED Y24 N16

  12. (H) READ THE THIRD TIME HCS CSSB 24(FIN) AM H

  13. (H) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING UC

  14. (H) AM NO 6 AS AMD WITHDRAWN Y27 N13

  15. (H) AM 1 TO AM 6 ADOPTED UC

  16. (H) AM NO 6 OFFERED

  17. (H) AM NO 5 NOT OFFERED

  18. (H) ...CHANGES TITLE OF LEGISLATION

  19. (H) AM NO 4 ADOPTED Y21 N19

  20. (H) AM NO 3 FAILED Y19 N21

  21. (H) AM NO 2 WITHDRAWN

  22. (H) BEFORE HOUSE IN SECOND READING

  23. (H) Moved HCS CSSB 24(FIN) Out of Committee -- Delayed to a Call of the Chair --

  24. (H) FINANCE at 09:00 AM ADAMS 519

  25. (H) CROSS SPONSOR(S): MEARS, GRAY, CARRICK

  26. (H) HELD IN SECOND READING TO 5/19 CALENDAR

  27. (H) ADJOURNED TO 5/19 CALENDAR

  28. (H) AM NO 2 OFFERED AND PENDING

  29. (H) AM NO 1 NOT OFFERED

  30. (H) FIN HCS ADOPTED UC

  31. (H) READ THE SECOND TIME

  32. (H) RULES TO CALENDAR 5/18/2026

  33. (H) FN17: ZERO(AJS)

  34. (H) FN16: ZERO(DPS)

  35. (H) FN15: ZERO(LAW)

  36. (H) FN14: ZERO(DOH)

  37. (H) FN13: ZERO(CED)

  38. (H) FN12: ZERO(ADM)

  39. (H) FN11: ZERO(ADM)

  40. (H) FN10: (REV)

  41. (H) AM: BYNUM, JIMMIE

  42. (H) NR: ALLARD, TOMASZEWSKI

  43. (H) DP: MOORE, HANNAN, GALVIN, JOSEPHSON, SCHRAGE, FOSTER

  44. (H) FIN RPT HCS(FIN) 6DP 2NR 2AM

  45. (H) Moved HCS CSSB 24(FIN) Out of Committee -- Delayed to a Call of the Chair --

  46. (H) FINANCE at 01:30 PM ADAMS 519

  47. (H) Scheduled but Not Heard -- Recessed to a Call of the Chair --

  48. (H) FINANCE at 09:00 AM ADAMS 519

  49. (H) CROSS SPONSOR(S): HANNAN

  50. (H) Heard & Held -- Delayed to 15 min Following Session --

  51. (H) FINANCE at 06:00 PM ADAMS 519

  52. (H) -- Delayed to a Call of the Chair --

  53. (H) FINANCE at 01:30 PM ADAMS 519

  54. (H) Heard & Held

  55. (H) FINANCE at 09:00 AM ADAMS 519

  56. (H) Scheduled but Not Heard

  57. (H) FINANCE at 06:00 PM ADAMS 519

  58. (H) CROSS SPONSOR(S): GALVIN

  59. (H) Heard & Held -- Recessed to a Call of the Chair --

  60. (H) FINANCE at 01:30 PM ADAMS 519

  61. (H) Heard & Held -- Please Note Time Change --

  62. (H) FINANCE at 09:00 AM ADAMS 519

  63. (H) Scheduled but Not Heard

  64. (H) FINANCE at 01:30 PM ADAMS 519

  65. (H) Minutes (HFIN)

  66. (H) <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Recessed to a Call of the Chair --

  67. (H) FINANCE at 12:00 PM ADAMS 519

  68. (H) FIN

  69. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

  70. (S) VERSION: CSSB 24(FIN)

  71. (S) TRANSMITTED TO (H)

  72. (S) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) SAME AS PASSAGE

  73. (S) PASSED Y15 N5

  74. (S) READ THE THIRD TIME CSSB 24(FIN)

  75. (S) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 5/12 CAL

  76. (S) FIN CS ADOPTED UC

  77. (S) READ THE SECOND TIME

  78. (S) RULES TO CALENDAR 5/9/2025

  79. (S) FN9: (REV)

  80. (S) FN8: ZERO(LAW)

  81. (S) FN7: ZERO(AJS)

  82. (S) FN6: ZERO(DPS)

  83. (S) FN4: ZERO(DOH)

  84. (S) FN3: ZERO(ADM)

  85. (S) FN2: ZERO(ADM)

  86. (S) FN1: ZERO(CED)

  87. (S) AM: KAUFMAN

  88. (S) NR: STEDMAN, CRONK, MERRICK

  89. (S) DP: OLSON, HOFFMAN, KIEHL

  90. (S) FIN RPT CS 3DP 3NR 1AM SAME TITLE

  91. (S) Minutes (SFIN)

  92. (S) Moved CSSB 24(FIN) Out of Committee

  93. (S) FINANCE at 09:00 AM SENATE FINANCE 532

  94. (S) Minutes (SFIN)

  95. (S) Heard & Held

  96. (S) FINANCE at 09:00 AM SENATE FINANCE 532

  97. (S) FN8: ZERO(LAW)

  98. (S) FN7: ZERO(AJS)

  99. (S) FN6: ZERO(DPS)

  100. (S) FN5: (REV)

  101. (S) FN4: ZERO(DOH)

  102. (S) FN3: ZERO(ADM)

  103. (S) FN2: ZERO(ADM)

  104. (S) FN1: ZERO(CED)

  105. (S) NR: MERRICK, YUNDT

  106. (S) DP: BJORKMAN, DUNBAR, GRAY-JACKSON

  107. (S) L&C RPT CS 3DP 2NR SAME TITLE

  108. (S) Minutes (SL&C)

  109. (S) Moved CSSB 24(L&C) Out of Committee

  110. (S) LABOR & COMMERCE at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  111. (S) Minutes (SL&C)

  112. (S) Heard & Held

  113. (S) LABOR & COMMERCE at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  114. (S) Minutes (SL&C)

  115. (S) Heard & Held

  116. (S) LABOR & COMMERCE at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  117. (S) COSPONSOR(S): GIESSEL, GRAY-JACKSON

  118. (S) L&C, FIN

  119. (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

  120. (S) Prefile released 1/10/25

Sponsors

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Votes

Passed 15 Yea · 5 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
R 7400
D 8100
Total 15500
% of votes cast 75%25%0%0%
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Failed 19 Yea · 21 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
R 18200
D 01400
N 0500
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 192100
% of votes cast 48%53%0%0%
How each member voted (40)

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Passed 21 Yea · 19 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
R 18200
D 21200
N 0500
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 211900
% of votes cast 53%48%0%0%
How each member voted (40)

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Passed 24 Yea · 16 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
R 51500
D 14000
N 5000
Unaffiliated 0100
Total 241600
% of votes cast 60%40%0%0%
How each member voted (40)

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Passed 39 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
R 19100
D 14000
N 5000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 39100
% of votes cast 98%3%0%0%
How each member voted (40)

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Passed 27 Yea · 13 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
R 101000
D 13100
N 3200
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 271300
% of votes cast 68%33%0%0%
How each member voted (40)

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Passed 15 Yea · 5 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
R 6300
D 9000
Unaffiliated 0200
Total 15500
% of votes cast 75%25%0%0%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Shelley Hughes — Nay
Mike Shower — Nay
Bill Wielechowski D Yea
Donald Olson D Yea
Elvi Gray-Jackson D Yea
Forrest Dunbar D Yea
Jesse Kiehl D Yea
Lyman Hoffman D Yea
Löki Tobin D Yea
Matt Claman D Yea
Scott Kawasaki D Yea
Bert Stedman R Yea
Cathy Giessel R Yea
Gary Stevens R Yea
James Kaufman R Nay
Jesse Bjorkman R Yea
Kelly Merrick R Yea
Mike Cronk R Nay
Robert Myers R Nay
Robert Yundt R Yea

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SB 24 is sponsored by Ashley Carrick (D), Andrew Gray (D), Donna Mears (D), Sara Hannan (D), Alyse Galvin (N), Elvi Gray-Jackson (D), Cathy Giessel (R), and Gary Stevens (R).
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