Electronic Smoking Devices - Flavor Prohibition
Sponsor: Benjamin F. Kramer (District 19)Committee: FinanceSubject: Business Regulation and OccupationsStatus: Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting the sale of an electronic smoking device that contains a natural or artificial flavor, other than tobacco; and establishing that a person who violates the Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or both.
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Testimony (40)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableFWA 17Favorable with amendmentsUNF 14UnfavorableINFO 2Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Byrne, Julia | Baltimore County | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Tabuteau, Richardlobbyist | MedChi, MDCSCO, MDAAP | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Frey, Leslie | MoCo | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ciekot, Annlobbyist | mddcsam, ncadd | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Elliott, Robynlobbyist | mna | Position only |
| FAV | Alsobrooks, Angela | prince george's county executive | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Kramer, Senator Kramerlegislator | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Collins, Jocelynlobbyist | American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Minton, Michelle | Competitive Enterprise Institute | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Kirkpatrick, Ali | Harvest of Maryland | Oral |
| UNF | Price, Sarahlobbyist | MD Retailers Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Kelley, Jesse | R Street Institute | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Ward, Ronald | The Vapers' Edge | Position only |
| UNF | Webber, Scott | VAPESociety | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Walker, Penny | Walker Enterprises LLC | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Carpenter, Patrick | maryland vapor alliance | Position only |
| UNF | filippelli, sal | maryland vapor alliance | Position only |
| UNF | Moyer, Theresa | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | walker, penny | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | ward, ron | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | webber, scott | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Garagiola, Rob | Compass Gov. Relations | Position only |
| FWA | Meyer, Isaac | Compass Gov. Relations | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Meyer, Isaac | Compass Gov. Relations | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Milby, Matt | Maryland Vapor Alliance | Position only |
| FWA | Gott, Candice | Shop Owner | Position only |
| FWA | Jones, Johnlobbyist | Shop Owner | Position only |
| FWA | Anthony, Nick | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Anthony, Wyatt | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Davis, Trenton | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Gott, Marlee | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Halik, Sarah | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Hendrix, Melissa | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Owens, CJ | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Ross, Spencer | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Veins, Joey | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Wisniewski, Samantha | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Yeager, Mary | Individual | Position only |
| INFO | Hale, Lauralobbyist | MD Tobacco Free Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Boyer, Andrew | dept. of health | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Baltimore CountyFAV 1
dept. of healthINFO 1
Harvest of MarylandUNF 1
mddcsam, ncaddFAV 1
mnaFAV 1
MoCoFAV 1
R Street InstituteUNF 1
Shop OwnerFWA 2
The Vapers' EdgeUNF 1
VAPESocietyUNF 1
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVTabuteau, RichardMedChi, MDCSCO, MDAAPRegistered for: Bolt Technology OÜ dba Hopp; Boyd Gaming Corporation; ChargePoint; Chevy Chase Village; Elev8 Baltimore, Inc.; Fortinet…
FAVCiekot, Annmddcsam, ncaddRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; B'More Clubhouse; Baltimore City Substance Abuse Directorate; Bard College; CareForth; Children's Advocacy Institute…
FAVElliott, RobynmnaRegistered for: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists; Amica Center for Immigrant Rights; CareForth; Chase Brexton Health System; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition…
UNFCollins, JocelynAmerican Cancer Society Cancer Action NetworkRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; Bard College; Campaign to Protect Patient Health d/b/a Value of Care Coalition; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition; Gilead Sciences, Inc.; HealthCare Access Maryland…
UNFPrice, SarahMD Retailers AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Retailers Alliance; Maryland Retailers Association