AB 1500 is coming up for a vote TOMORROW, May 21, 2014.

The effort to gets this bill stopped needs to be a joint effort between business owners and their customers. The sponsor of this bill got it passed through the last committee by promising to address the more problematic parts of this bill but then did nothing.



If passed, this bill will result in: The "Adult Signature Required" service will add $5-$6 to the cost of an online order â€“ this is a HIDDEN tax.

Foreign entities and less-reputable entities selling without adhering to the new legal requirements. California will likely be flooded with sub-par products from suppliers with unscrupulous business practices.

Vapor consumers over 18 years of age (but under 21) will be unable to receive their products. These adult smokers needs options more than any other group â€“ this is the age span where a lifelong addiction habit is cemented into their lives.

Adults over 21 will have to stay home from work in order to be home and sign for their delivery.

This will inhibit current consumers from patronizing their online retailers. As an industry we: Do not oppose age-verification at time of online sale to assure buyer is 18+

Wonder why the sponsor would purposely deny smokers between the ages of 18 and 21 access to an alternative to combustible cigarettes

Do not agree with the sponsors tactic of manipulating committee members by promising to adjust the problematic issues noted above We encourage you to contact the committee members listed below in regards to these issues.



You can also direct your California consumers to CASAA for more consumer information.â€¨



â€¨Thank you for your time and consideration.â€¨





Cynthia Cabreraâ€¨

Executive Director