This bill, introduced in April 2026, strengthens enforcement against illegal vaping products by creating escalating civil penalties for importing unauthorized electronic nicotine delivery systems into the United States. The law targets importers who violate federal regulations through fraud, gross negligence, or negligence, imposing penalties ranging from $500 per unit for negligent violations up to $5,000 per unit for fraudulent ones. The penalties increase significantly for repeat offenders within three years, shipments using transshipment schemes to hide their origin, or combinations of these factors, with a maximum penalty capped at 1,000 percent of the estimated retail value of the shipment. The bill affects importers, distributors, and anyone attempting to bring unauthorized vaping products into U.S. commerce, and takes effect immediately upon enactment with no specific budget allocation mentioned. Enforcement will be handled by U.S. Customs and Border Protection using existing procedures for assessing and collecting penalties.
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