Introduced February 25, 2026
SB245
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Create a new section of KRS 438.305 to 438.350 to establish application form requirements for a tobacco, nicotine, or vapor product license; prohibit the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control from establishing any additional licensure requirements beyond those prescribed in statute; require the department to publish and maintain on its website the components required for a tobacco, nicotine, or vapor product license; amend various sections of KRS 438.305 to 438.350 to require the Secretary of State…
In effect since April 10, 2026
This act carries an emergency clause, so it took effect as soon as it became law instead of waiting the usual 90 days after the session adjourned (Ky. Constitution § 55).
Plain-language summary
This bill sets up a formal licensing system for businesses that sell tobacco, nicotine, or vapor products in Kentucky, spelling out exactly what information applicants must submit, how fees are handled, and how licenses can be renewed. It limits the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to only the requirements laid out in the law, and allows businesses with multiple locations to apply for all of them at once using a single form. Retailers currently selling…
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Legislative History
Primary Sponsor
Robin Webb
Senator · Senate District 18
Co-sponsors (1)
Jimmy Higdon
Senator · Senate District 14
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