PROHIBIT RULES TO BAN VAPOR DEVICES

House Bill 5019 as introduced

Sponsor:  Rep. Steven Johnson

Committee:  Regulatory Reform

Complete to 10-21-19

SUMMARY:

House Bill 5019 would amend the Public Health Code to prohibit the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) from promulgating or enforcing any rule, including an emergency rule, that bans the sale, manufacture, or use of a vapor product (such as a vape pen or cartridge), including a flavored vapor product.

Vapor product would mean that term as defined in the Youth Tobacco Act[1] if the vapor cartridge or other container of nicotine or other substance contained                    20 milliliters or less of nicotine or another substance.

Flavored vaping product would mean a vaping product that imparts a taste or aroma before or during its use, except for the taste or aroma of a tobacco product.

MCL 333.2226

FISCAL IMPACT:

House Bill 5019 has no fiscal implications for state or local government.

                                                                                        Legislative Analyst:   Nick Kelly

                                                                                                Fiscal Analyst:   Susan Frey

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.

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