HF 2570: Relating to the regulation of certain substance-related products, and providing penalties

What it does

This bill relates to the regulation of certain substance-related products. The bill requires a person who engages in the business of a device retailer through a retail outlet or delivery sales to receive and hold a permit as a tobacco retailer, comply with provisions applicable to a tobacco retailer, sell tobacco products in addition to devices at the retail outlet or through delivery sales, and hold a permit as a device retailer. The bill provides for the application for and issuance of device retailer permits by cities and counties depending upon the location of the retailer; requires the payment of a $1,000 fee for each permit; and provides for annual expiration of the permits.

House subcommittee · named March 3, 2020

• Rep. Steven Holt (R) · steven.holt@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Monica Kurth (D) · monica.kurth@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Joe Mitchell (R)

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Behavioral Health Association (IBHA); Iowa County Attorneys Association

In plain words

1. February 26, 2020Filed in the House and sent to the Ways and Means committee
2. March 3, 2020House subcommittee named: Holt, Kurth and Mitchell
3. March 12, 2020Subcommittee recommended passing it