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Yes: 194 • No: 1
UtahH.B. 2652026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Non-nicotine Inhalation Product Amendments
Sponsored By: Jason E. Thompson (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Health and Human ServicesState Tax CommissionRevenue and TaxationTobacco and Other Nicotine ProductsAgriculture & FoodElectronic Cigarettes
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
8 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 5 costs, 2 mixed.
Tougher fines and suspensions for sellers
Beginning July 1, 2026, civil penalties for non‑nicotine inhalation violations are $1,500 for a first, $5,000 for a second, and $6,000 for a third. A third violation also revokes the seller’s permit for 24 months and blocks permits for overlapping owners unless a qualified arm’s‑length transfer occurs. Selling e‑cigarette products not on the registry brings $1,000 per product plus $100 per day until removed or listed. Repeat violations in 12 months trigger license suspensions: at least 14 days for a second, 60 days for a third, and one year for a fourth. False certification is a class C misdemeanor.
New taxes on vape and nicotine
Beginning July 1, 2026, the state taxes these products. Electronic cigarette and nontherapeutic nicotine products are taxed at 56% of the manufacturer’s sales price. Alternative nicotine products are taxed at $1.83 per ounce, prorated for fractional ounces. Revenues go to a restricted account.
Registry rules and fees for vape products
As of January 1, 2025, you may sell an e‑cigarette product only if it is on the state registry. Starting July 1, 2026, non‑nicotine inhalation products and substances must also be listed before sale. Manufacturers must certify products, submit required FDA documentation, and pay $1,000 when first listed plus $250 each year by January 31. The registry is public by October 1, 2024, and makers must report material changes within 30 days. Products that contain cannabinoids cannot be listed on the e‑cigarette registry. The law defines which items count as non‑nicotine inhalation products and substances.
Tax bonds, filings, and export refunds
Starting July 1, 2026, if you collect the nicotine product tax, you must post a bond. Minimums are $500, or $1,000 if combined with one related bond, or $1,500 if combined with both. You must file online quarterly returns by the last day of April, July, October, and January, give itemized invoices for non‑consumer sales, and keep them three years. Consumers who buy untaxed items must file and pay by the last day of the next month. If you are a licensed dealer and export to another state’s dealer, you can get a refund of taxes you actually paid by providing required proof.
Cannabinoid sales limited; inhalation banned
Beginning July 1, 2026, a cannabinoid product may be sold or used in Utah only if it is on the state’s approved list or FDA‑approved. The law excludes e‑cigarettes and vape substances from the “cannabinoid product” category. An employee who knowingly sells or gives a cannabinoid inhalation product in business commits a crime: first offense is a class C misdemeanor (fine up to $1,000), later offenses are class B (fine up to $2,000). Individuals may use a cannabidiol product they bought outside Utah if the contents do not violate the state’s controlled substance rules.
No state license fee to sell
Beginning July 1, 2026, the State Tax Commission does not charge a license fee for sellers licensed under Section 59-14-803 to sell electronic cigarette or nicotine products. All other licensing rules still apply.
Stricter labeling and ad rules
Starting July 1, 2026, ads and labels for cannabinoid products must say the product is hemp or CBD and not medical cannabis. Any nicotine product that is not a federally defined tobacco product must state “This product contains nicotine.” on the outer package. No one may advertise an e‑cigarette as a tobacco cessation device. The health department must set rules on labels, nicotine content, packaging, and product quality after public input.
Stronger tax enforcement and reports
Beginning July 1, 2026, the State Tax Commission increases enforcement of these product tax rules and studies compliance and revenue effects. It reports findings and recommendations each year to the Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee by the September interim meeting.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jason E. Thompson
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Brady Brammer
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ concurs with Senate amendment
Yes: 64 • No: 1
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 27 • No: 0
House vote • 2/25/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 0
House vote • 2/25/2026
Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 3 • No: 0
House vote • 2/10/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 72 • No: 0
House vote • 1/30/2026
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
House vote • 1/30/2026
House Comm - Amendment Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
House vote • 1/30/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/23/2026House/ to Governor
3/16/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/16/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/12/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/12/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/10/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
3/10/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
3/7/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/7/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/6/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ concurs with Senate amendment
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/6/2026HouseSenate/ to House with amendments
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
2/26/2026SenateSenate/ comm rpt/ substituted
2/26/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/25/2026Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
2/25/2026
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Substitute #2
2/25/2026
Amended 2/2/2026 11:02:738
2/2/2026
Substitute #1
1/30/2026
Introduced
1/15/2026
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