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ArizonaHB 4001Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular SessionHouseWALLET

alternative nicotine products; regulation.

Sponsored By: Jeff Weninger (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

6 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 3 costs, 1 mixed.

Arizona nicotine makers face new licenses

Beginning January 1, 2028, nicotine product manufacturers and distributors must have Arizona licenses. Manufacturers must provide insurance, product details, and FDA-related attestations; distributors must show insurance and federal registration. Both must keep transaction records for three years, and the department may inspect products and request import records. Manufacturers pay an annual fee for each product unit, and license application receipts go into the liquor licenses fund. Licenses last one year and qualifying applicants must receive them within 105 days.

Nicotine businesses face felony penalties

Beginning January 1, 2028, making or distributing nicotine products for Arizona sale without a required license is a class 5 felony. The violator faces a fine of at least $10,000 and a one-year ban on selling or making the products. Products tied to licensing or marketing violations can be seized and destroyed if a court deems them contraband. The director can order unlicensed sellers to stop, inspect licensed businesses during occupied hours, and suspend or revoke licenses after notice and a hearing for listed violations.

Nicotine sellers face stricter age rules

When sellers question whether a nicotine buyer is under 21, or have reason to question it, they must check acceptable identification and confirm the buyer is at least 21. Selling or providing products to people under 21, and certain underage purchases or possession, are petty offenses. Repeat violations at the same location bring higher penalties: a second violation within 24 months carries a $2,000 to $3,000 fine; later violations can bring fines of at least $10,000, felony charges, required courses, and sales bans. The state liquor department also coordinates and investigates enforcement of underage sales rules.

Nicotine access for young service members

People ages 18 to 20 who currently serve in the National Guard, a military reserve, or active duty may possess, receive, or use nicotine products when military rules allow it. They must have valid military identification. This exception does not apply after military service ends.

Private grants may fund youth education

The director may use private grants and gifts for education about underage alcohol use and nicotine products. State general fund money cannot pay for these programs. The director does not provide the programs when private funds are insufficient.

Limits on youth-focused nicotine packaging

People cannot market, advertise, or sell nicotine products in packaging with specified youth-focused designs, celebrity names or images, or disguises as everyday items. A violation is a class 3 misdemeanor. The state liquor department may also remove products from the market when they may be contaminated.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jeff Weninger

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 116 • No: 40

House vote • 6/2/2026

Concurrence: Passed

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 6/2/2026

Final Reading: Passed

Yes: 39 • No: 17

Senate vote • 5/26/2026

Third Reading: Passed

Yes: 24 • No: 2

Senate vote • 3/25/2026

Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency: DPA

Yes: 6 • No: 1

House vote • 3/16/2026

Third Reading: Passed

Yes: 32 • No: 19

House vote • 2/23/2026

Rules: C&P

Yes: 6 • No: 0

House vote • 2/17/2026

Commerce: DPA

Yes: 9 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    6/4/2026Governor

  2. Final Reading: Passed

    6/2/2026House

  3. Concurrence: Passed

    6/2/2026House

  4. Third Reading: Passed

    5/26/2026Senate

  5. Committee of the Whole: do pass amended

    5/26/2026Senate

  6. Rules: PFC

    3/30/2026Senate

  7. Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency: DPA

    3/25/2026Senate

  8. Senate Second Reading

    3/18/2026Senate

  9. Health and Human Services: W/D

    3/18/2026Senate

  10. Senate First Reading

    3/17/2026Senate

  11. Third Reading: Passed

    3/16/2026House

  12. Committee of the Whole: do pass amended

    3/11/2026House

  13. Rules: C&P

    2/23/2026House

  14. Commerce: DPA

    2/17/2026House

  15. House Second Reading

    2/10/2026House

  16. House First Reading

    2/9/2026House

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