Oregon - Session 2026R1
Title: Adds a definition of "nicotine"" and expands the definition of ""tobacco products."""
This Act changes some laws that apply to products with tobacco or nicotine. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4). Adds a definition of "nicotine"" and expands the definition of ""tobacco products."" [<i>Repeals existing criminal prohibition on the sale of inhalant delivery systems or tobacco products to a person under 21 years of age and replaces the repealed law with a civil prohibition enforced by the Oregon Health Authority. Authorizes imposition of civil penalties for violations.</i>] [<i>Establishes a civil prohibition on providing, without compensation, inhalant delivery systems or tobacco products.</i>] [<i>Authorizes the authority to adopt rules to administer certain laws that apply to inhalant delivery systems and tobacco products.</i>] [<i>Requires any sale of tobacco products, cigarettes, inhalant delivery systems or smokeless tobacco products to occur in person at licensed premises.</i>] Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die."
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-24 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-02-24 | Latest Action | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |