A. A retail dealer shall procure liquid nicotine and nicotine vapor products only from distributors duly permitted to operate in the Commonwealth pursuant to this article.
B. A retail dealer shall sell liquid nicotine and nicotine vapor products only to consumers and is prohibited from selling to manufacturers, distributors, other retailer dealers, and any other commercial entities.
C. A retail dealer shall not sell more than two packages of nicotine vapor products and five bottles or packages of liquid nicotine in any one transaction to a consumer.
D. In every instance, a distributor shall be responsible for paying the tax on liquid nicotine pursuant to § 58.1-1021.02 at the time of sale to a retail dealer.
E. A manufacturer may use as an ingredient in liquid nicotine and a distributor or retail dealer may sell liquid nicotine containing a flavoring or food grade additive or synthetic flavoring substance that is used to add flavor and that is not prohibited by the federal Food and Drug Administration as an additive in nicotine vapor products.