Michigan Senate Passes Bipartisan Bills Requiring Tobacco Retailer Licensing

Dec.26

The Michigan Senate has passed bipartisan legislation requiring tobacco retailers to be licensed statewide, aiming to strengthen enforcement against youth tobacco use. The bills introduce regular inspections, tougher penalties for sales to minors, regulation of online and delivery sales, and a ban on flash sales. The legislation now moves to the Michigan House for further consideration.

Key Points

The Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills 462 and 465 with bipartisan support.
The legislation would require tobacco retailers to obtain licenses.
Measures include inspections and stronger penalties for sales to minors.
Online and delivery tobacco sales would be regulated, and flash sales banned.
The bills have been sent to the Michigan House for review

2Firsts, December 26, 2025 –The Michigan Senate passed bipartisan legislation aimed at combating youth tobacco use across the state.

Spearheaded by Senate Majority Floor Leader Sam Singh (D–East Lansing) and cosponsored by Sen. Joseph Bellino (R–Monroe), Senate Bills 462 and 465 would require tobacco retailers to obtain licenses, aligning Michigan with the majority of states nationwide.

Michigan is currently one of only nine states that do not require tobacco establishment licensure. The legislation seeks to address this gap by establishing a statewide regulatory system to strengthen enforcement and accountability.

Key provisions of the bill package include regular inspections of tobacco retailers, increased penalties for selling tobacco products to minors, regulation of online and delivery tobacco sales, a ban on flash sales for tobacco products, and the creation of a state treasury fund to administer and enforce the new regulations.

The legislation now moves to the Michigan House of Representatives for further consideration. Similar bipartisan bills, House Bills 5368–5372, were introduced in the House earlier this week.

Image source: Senatedems

References:

[1] Senate Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Tackle Youth Tobacco Use in Michigan

Also Read:

[1] Michigan Senator introduces bill to strengthen regulation of tobacco and nicotine products, amend tax law

[2] Detroit Advances Plan to Restrict Marijuana and E-Cigarette Billboard Ads

[3] Michigan Lawmakers Debate Tobacco Sales Licenses and Removing Penalties for Minors

We welcome news tips, article submissions, interview requests, or comments on this piece.

Please contact us at info@2firsts.com, or reach out to Alan Zhao, CEO of 2Firsts, on LinkedIn

Notice

1. This article is intended solely for professional research purposes related to industry, technology, and policy. Any references to brands or products are made purely for objective description and do not constitute any form of endorsement, recommendation, or promotion by 2Firsts.

2. The use of nicotine-containing products — including, but not limited to, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, nicotine pouchand heated tobacco products — carries significant health risks. Users are responsible for complying with all applicable laws and regulations in their respective jurisdictions.

3. This article is not intended to serve as the basis for any investment decisions or financial advice. 2Firsts assumes no direct or indirect liability for any inaccuracies or errors in the content.

4. Access to this article is strictly prohibited for individuals below the legal age in their jurisdiction.

Copyright

This article is either an original work created by 2Firsts or a reproduction from third-party sources with proper attribution. All copyrights and usage rights belong to 2Firsts or the original content provider. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or any other form of unauthorized use by any individual or organization is strictly prohibited. Violators will be held legally accountable.

For copyright-related inquiries, please contact: info@2firsts.com

AI Assistance Disclaimer

This article may have been enhanced using AI tools to improve translation and editorial efficiency. However, due to technical limitations, inaccuracies may occur. Readers are encouraged to refer to the cited sources for the most accurate information.

We welcome any corrections or feedback. Please contact us at: info@2firsts.com

Tennessee Cracks Down on Vaping: 10 % Tax Hike, Expanded Enforcement Powers, Mandatory ID Checks at Every Retail Counter

New Tennessee laws passed this year impose a 10 % tax on vaping products, empower the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) to conduct compliance inspections, and set steep fines for retailers who sell to minors. Yet, with no statewide retail-licensing scheme for e-cigarettes, enforcing the penalties remains problematic. Meanwhile, stores in cities like Jackson have voluntarily stepped up ID scanning and product tracking to help the rules take hold.

Dec.03 by 2FIRSTS.ai

Nicotine Pouch Brand VELO and McLaren Unveil Special Livery for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

According to PRNewswire, VELO and the McLaren Formula 1 Team have unveiled a special livery for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, co-created by nine superfans from around the world. The design forms the highlight of the “Live Your Fandom” campaign, reflecting memorable fan stories and celebrating the global McLaren community.

Dec.04 by 2FIRSTS.ai

Jordan Reduces HTP and Vape Tax Burden as National Smoking Rate Hits 51.6%

Jordan has published amendments to its special tax system reducing taxes on heated tobacco products, electronic cigarettes and e-liquids, with some reductions reaching 50%. Under the revised rules, taxes on devices and liquids have been lowered, prompting concern among medical and parliamentary circles. The government has not issued an official explanation for the move.

Dec.24 by 2FIRSTS.ai

Product | Three Power Levels + “2+10” Setup: ELFBAR JoinOne Series Launches in UK Retail

ELFBAR rolls out the JoinOne15 Classic prefilled replaceable-pod kit, now listed across multiple UK e-commerce channels (some pages marked “coming soon”). The device uses a “2 ml prefilled pod + 10 ml refill container (‘2+10’)” system, supports three power levels, and claims up to 15,000 puffs in combined use. The kit is priced at £12.99, with matching “2+10” refill pods at £7.99.