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New York Voters Reject Proposed 75% Nicotine Pouch Tax
Vaping NewsGov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to tax tobacco-free nicotine pouches at the same rate as combustible cigarettes faces widespread opposition and warnings from public health advocates.
NC: Southport Passes Strict New Vape Shop Zoning Restrictions
Vaping News, Vape BusinessSouthport, North Carolina, has officially amended its Unified Development Ordinance to restrict where new vape and smoke shops can operate. Driven by youth protection and historic preservation goals, the unopposed measure mandates strict distance requirements from schools, parks, and existing competitors, though it stops short of a total ban.
US Smoking Rates Hit Historic Low as Vaping Climbs
Vaping News, Tobacco SmokingA new CDC report reveals that US adult smoking rates have dropped to a record low of nearly 10% in 2024. However, this decline coincides with a rise in e-cigarette usage, which has nearly doubled since 2020, particularly among young adults and rural populations.
WV: Bluefield Advances Strict Zoning Ordinance for Vape Shops
Vaping News, Vape BusinessThe Bluefield Planning Commission has officially recommended a new zoning ordinance targeting vape and tobacco retailers. Expected to face a final City Board vote in April, the measure redefines what constitutes a vape shop and enforces strict 1,500-foot distance buffers from youth-centric locations.
Nicotine E-Cigarettes Most Effective for Smoking Cessation: Oxford Study
Vaping News, Vape StudyA comprehensive Oxford University overview of 14 systematic reviews confirms that nicotine vapes significantly outperform traditional replacement therapies like patches and gums in helping smokers quit.
Scotland Smoking Ban 20th Anniversary: 96% Drop in Secondhand Smoke
Vaping News, Tobacco SmokingTwo decades after Scotland became the first UK nation to ban indoor smoking, new research reveals a massive drop in secondhand smoke exposure—but warns that inequality gaps and outdoor risks remain unresolved.
Kansas Advances HB 2252: Proposed Ban on Casino Smoking and Vaping
Vaping NewsAs casino workers rally against secondhand exposure, Kansas lawmakers are pushing to close a 14-year-old loophole that allows smoking, vaping, and marijuana use on gaming floors.
EU Tobacco Tax Directive: Cyprus Proposes Vape Tax Compromise
Vaping NewsThe Cypriot EU Council Presidency has submitted a compromise draft for the revised EU Tobacco Tax Directive, targeting consensus among the Twenty-Seven. The proposal expands taxation to vapes, heated tobacco, and nicotine pouches while introducing transitional periods and lower minimum levies to mitigate black market threats across vulnerable member states like Spain.
PH: Gumaca Strictly Enforcing Public Vaping and Smoking Ban
Vaping NewsThe municipal government of Gumaca is cracking down on public vaping and smoking. Mayor Webster Letargo has ordered local police to strictly enforce existing ordinances, imposing fines up to P2,500 and potential imprisonment to protect youth and public health.
Philippines Customs Seizes Record ₱1 Billion in Illicit Vapes
Vaping NewsThe Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has executed its largest-ever seizure of illicit vaping products, confiscating over ₱1 billion worth of unregistered e-cigarettes in Navotas City. The operation targets non-compliant goods lacking safety certifications, reinforcing the government’s crackdown on the unregulated vape trade.