SB1571 Tobacco and Nicotine Product Regulations

Oregon Legislative Events

Published June 5th, 2026

Detected April 7th, 2026

Summary

Oregon enacted SB1571 (Chapter 94, 2026 Laws), signed by the Governor on March 31, 2026, effective June 5, 2026. The Act redefines tobacco products and adds a definition of nicotine, including inhalant delivery systems. It repeals the existing criminal prohibition on tobacco/nicotine sales to persons under 21 and replaces it with a civil prohibition enforced by the Oregon Health Authority with civil penalties. The Act also prohibits providing inhalant delivery systems or tobacco products without compensation and mandates that all sales occur in person at licensed premises.

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What changed

SB1571 significantly modifies Oregon's tobacco and nicotine product regulatory framework. Key changes include: (1) adding a statutory definition of nicotine and expanding the definition of tobacco products to encompass inhalant delivery systems; (2) repealing the existing criminal prohibition on sales to persons under 21 and replacing it with a civil prohibition enforced by the Oregon Health Authority, which may adopt implementing rules; (3) establishing a new civil prohibition on providing inhalant delivery systems or tobacco products without compensation (free samples); and (4) requiring that all sales of tobacco products, cigarettes, inhalant delivery systems, and smokeless tobacco occur in person at licensed premises.

For affected parties, the shift from criminal to civil enforcement represents a fundamental change in compliance risk profile. Retailers must now ensure they hold appropriate licenses and conduct sales exclusively on-site. The ban on non-compensated transfers (free samples) closes a distribution channel previously used for marketing purposes. OHA's rulemaking authority means additional compliance obligations may be forthcoming, and businesses should monitor for proposed rules on civil penalty schedules, licensing requirements, and enforcement procedures.

What to do next

Obtain required license from the Oregon Health Authority to sell tobacco products, cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, or inhalant delivery systems
Conduct all tobacco and nicotine product sales in person at licensed premises only (no remote or delivery sales)
Implement age verification procedures for customers under 30 to comply with civil prohibition on sales to persons under 21

Penalties

Civil penalties imposed by the Oregon Health Authority for violations of tobacco/nicotine sales prohibitions; specific penalty amounts to be established by OHA rulemaking

Source document (simplified)

ChangeBridge / Oregon / SB1571 Effective Date SB1571 Senate Bill Effective Date 2026-04-06

Relating to consumer products for adults; and prescribing an effective date.

This Act changes some laws that apply to products with tobacco or nicotine. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4). Adds a definition of "nicotine" and expands the definition of "tobacco products." [Repeals existing criminal prohibition on the sale of inhalant delivery systems or tobacco products to a person under 21 years of age and replaces the repealed law with a civil prohibition enforced by the Oregon Health Authority. Authorizes imposition of civil penalties for violations.] [Establishes a civil prohibition on providing, without compensation, inhalant delivery systems or tobacco products.] [Authorizes the authority to adopt rules to administer certain laws that apply to inhalant delivery systems and tobacco products.] [Requires any sale of tobacco products, cigarettes, inhalant delivery systems or smokeless tobacco products to occur in person at licensed premises.] Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Bill Details

State Oregon

Session 2026 Legislative Measures

Chamber Senate

Official Source olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Meas...

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Action History

2026-04-06 S Effective date, June 5, 2026. 2026-04-06 S Chapter 94, 2026 Laws. 2026-03-31 S Governor signed. 2026-03-05 H Speaker signed. 2026-03-05 S President signed. 2026-03-02 H Third reading. Carried by Pham H. Passed. Ayes, 36; Nays, 8--Breese-Iverson, Cate, Edwards, Evans, Helfrich, Lewis, McIntire, Reschke; Absent, 6--Boshart Davis, Harbick, Osborne, Scharf, Skarlatos, Yunker; Excused, 4--Diehl, Hartman, Levy E, Mannix; Excused for Business of the House, 6--Bowman, Elmer, Javadi, Sosa, Walters, Speaker Fahey. 2026-02-27 H Second reading. 2026-02-26 H Recommendation: Do pass. 2026-02-26 H Public Hearing and Work Session held. 2026-02-24 H Referred to Rules. 2026-02-23 H First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. 2026-02-20 S Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed. Ayes, 26; Nays, 1--Robinson; Excused, 3--Drazan, Linthicum, Sollman. 2026-02-19 S Second reading. 2026-02-18 S Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) 2026-02-16 S Work Session held. 2026-02-11 S Public Hearing held. 2026-02-02 S Referred to Judiciary. 2026-02-02 S Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Votes

2026-02-16 Senate Committee Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) Yea: 6 Nay: 0 2026-02-20 Senate Third Reading Yea: 26 Nay: 1 2026-02-26 House Committee Do Pass the A-Eng bill Yea: 6 Nay: 1 2026-03-02 House Third Reading Yea: 37 Nay: 7

Committee Referrals

2026-02-02 S Judiciary 2026-02-24 H Rules

Amendments

2026-02-11 Senate Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-1 2026-02-16 Senate Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-1 2026-02-16 Senate Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-2 2026-02-16 Senate Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-3 Adopted

Bill Text Versions

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Named provisions

Nicotine definition Tobacco product definition Civil prohibition on sales to minors Prohibition on uncompensated transfers In-person sales requirement Oregon Health Authority rulemaking authority