SB 199 — AN ACT REQUIRING ONLINE PREVENTION EDUCATION FOR ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEM DEALER REGISTRATION.

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MARONEY of the 14th Dist., Chairperson of the Committee on the part of the Senate, that the substitute bill ought to pass.

AN ACT REQUIRING ONLINE PREVENTION EDUCATION FOR ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEM DEALER REGISTRATION.

sSB199(c) /(1) FileAny applicant for a dealer registration or a renewal of a dealer registration shall apply to the Department of Consumer Protection, [upon forms to be furnished by the department, showing] in a form and manner prescribed by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection, Substitute Senate Bill No.

114199 which application shall include, at a minimum, the name, address and electronic mail address of the applicant, [and] the location of the business entity that is to be operated under such dealer registration, the name of an authorized owner and such authorized owner's contact information, the name of a manager or supervisor who is or will be physically present at the applicant's location or proposed location, and a certification that an authorized owner or named designee of the applicant has successfully completed the online prevention education program administered by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services pursuant to section 1 sSB199of Filethis No.act.

114 (c) (1) Any applicant for a dealer registration or a renewal of a dealer registration shall apply to the Department of Consumer Protection, [upon forms to be furnished by the department, showing] in a form and manner prescribed by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection, which application shall include, at a minimum, the name, address and electronic mail address of the applicant, [and] the location of the business entity that is to be operated under such dealer registration, the name of an authorized owner and such authorized owner's contact information, the name of a manager or supervisor who is or will be physically present at the applicant's location or proposed location, and a certification that an authorized owner or named designee of the applicant has successfully completed the online prevention education program administered by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services pursuant to section 1 of this act.

sSB199(3) /A Filedealer registration issued under this section shall be renewed Public Act No.

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114199 (3) A dealer registration issued under this section shall be renewed annually and may be suspended or revoked at the discretion of the Department of Consumer Protection.

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2 October 1, 2024 21a-415(c) Statement of Legislative Commissioners:

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114 The following Fiscal Impact Statement and Bill Analysis are prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and explanation and do not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.

In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge.

Whenever applicable, agency data is consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any specific department.

OFA Fiscal Note State Impact:

None Municipal Impact:

None Explanation The bill, which establishes requirements for the Departments of Mental Health and Addiction Services and Consumer Protectionrelated to an online prevention education program for certain business owners and designees, has no fiscal impact as the agencies can utilize the existing online training program and expertise to meet therequirements of the bill.

The Out Years State Impact:

None Municipal Impact:

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114 OLR Bill Analysis sSB 199 AN ACT REQUIRING ONLINE PREVENTION EDUCATION FOR ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEM DEALER REGISTRATION.

SUMMARY This bill requires the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) to administer an online prevention education program for authorized owners and designees of businesses registered or seeking registration to sell electronic nicotine delivery systems and vapor products (“e-cigarettes“).

DMHAS must begin administering the program no later than October 1, 2024.

The bill prohibits the Department of Consumer Protection from issuing new or renewed e-cigarette dealer registrations unless applicants certify that the authorized owner or named designee of that business has completed the online prevention training program.

The bill requires applicants for dealer registrations or renewals to include the following in their applications, in addition to the information already required:

1.

the name and contact information of an authorized owner;

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the name of a manager or supervisor who will be physically present at the business location;

and 3.

certification that an authorized owner or designee has completed the online prevention education program.

The bill also makes technical and conforming changes.