E-CIGARETTE REGULATIONS - TENNESSEE

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E-CIGARETTE REGULATIONS - TENNESSEE

Post by uitedmla » Mon Dec 24, 2018 1:41 am

Are e-cigarettes in any section of the state’s statutes included in the definition of "Tobacco Products"?
No



How does the state define an e-cigarette?
Vapor product means “any noncombustible product containing nicotine or any other substance that employs a mechanical heating element, battery, electronic circuit, or other mechanism, regardless of shape or size, that can be used to produce or emit vapor [including] any electronic cigarette, electronic cigar, electronic cigarillo, electronic pipe, or similar product, and any vapor cartridge or other container of a solution containing nicotine or any other substance that is intended to be used with or in an [aforementioned] product . . . .”
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1503(10) (2018)

Liquid nicotine container means “a bottle or other container that contains liquid nicotine or any other substance containing nicotine, where the liquid or other substance is sold, marketed or intended for use in a vapor product [except containers] prefilled and sealed by the manufacturer, and not intended to be opened by the consumer.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1512(a) (2018)



Is there a state excise or special tax (non-sales tax) placed on e-cigarettes?
N/A



What regulations are in place for e-cigarette packaging?
Liquid nicotine containers must be child-resistant.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1512(b) (2018)



What restrictions are in place for retail or youth access?
Sale/distribution of vapor products to persons under age 18 years prohibited.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1504(a) (2018)

Purchase/possession of vapor products by persons under age 18 prohibited.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1505(a) (2018)

Minors permitted to handle vapor products in the course of employment when under the supervision of someone at least 21 years of age.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1505(f) (2018)

Distribution of free vapor products/samples prohibited on “any public street, sidewalk, or park."
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1504(c) (2018)

Distribution by mail of vapor products requires distributor obtain an affirmative statement from recipient that the person is 18 years or older.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1504(d) (2018)



Is a retail license or permit required to sell e-cigarettes?
No



What smoke-free restrictions exist for e-cigarette use?
Use of electronic nicotine delivery systems prohibited at Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville Student Housing.
Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0240-09-02-.05 (2018)



Tennessee e-cigarette regulation as of September 15, 2018. Click to return to the map page.



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