N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 10 § 9-3.1

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024

Section 9-3.1 - Definitions

As used in this Subpart, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(a) The terms "electronic cigarette," "e-cigarette", "electronic liquid," and "e-liquid" shall have the same meanings as establi shed in Subpart 9-2.

(b) The term "flavored e-liquid" means any e-liquid with a distinguish- able taste or aroma, other than the taste or aroma of tobacco or menthol, imparted either prior to or during consumption of an e-cigarette or a component part thereof, including but not limited to tastes or aromas relating to any fruit, chocolate, vanilla, honey, candy, coco a, dessert, alcoholic beverage, mint, wintergreen, herb or spice, or any "concept flavor" that imparts a taste or aroma that is distinguishable from tobacco flavor but may not relate to any particular known flavor. An e-liquid shall be presumed to be a flavored e-liquid if a tobacco retailer, ma nufacturer, or a manufacturer's agent or employee has made a statement or claim directed to consumers or the public, whether expressed or implied, that the product or device has a distinguishable taste or aroma other than the taste or aroma of tobacco or menthol.

(c) The term "possession" means having physical possession or otherwise exercising dominion or control over flavored e-liquids or a product containing the same. For purposes of this definition, among other circumstances not limited to these examples, the following individuals and/or entities shall be deemed to possess flavored e-liquids, or a product containing the same:

(1) any individual or entity that has an ownership interest in a retail, distribution or manufacturing establishment that possesses, distributes, sells or offers for sale flavored e-liquids, or a product containing the same; and

(2) any clerk, cashier or other employee or staff of a retail establishment, where the establishment possesses, distributes, sells or offers for sale a flavored e-liquids or a product containing the same, and who interacts with customers or other members of the public.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 10 § 9-3.1

Adopted New York State Register October 2, 2019/Volume XLI, Issue 40, eff. 9/17/2019