AB 573: Cigarette and tobacco products: licensing and enforcement.

This bill aims to amend the state's tobacco licensing laws to increase enforcement and compliance. It requires retailers to obtain a license to sell tobacco products and imposes a fee of $450 per retail location. The fee for renewal will also be $450, with the option to adjust it to $600 per location to maintain the compliance fund. The bill also defines "flavored tobacco product" and "tobacco product flavor enhancer" to clarify what is subject to regulation. It repeals provisions that allow for the seizure of illegal flavored tobacco products and imposes a civil penalty on wholesalers and retailers. Additionally, the bill requires the state to report on the enforcement landscape of tobacco retailers, including the enforcement of laws related to youth access, taxation, and licensing. The reporting requirements will be repealed after 10 years.