The Clayton County Board of Commissioners has unanimously approved a 180-day moratorium on new vape shops and gas stations to address concerns over their proliferation. This pause allows county staff to review zoning ordinances and study density issues, potentially leading to stricter development codes for these businesses in unincorporated areas.
Read moreWest Virginia’s proposed House Bill 5437, the Vape Safety Act, aims to heavily regulate specialty vape and smoke shops by mandating strict licensing, background checks, and a product registry. The bill specifically targets “bad actors” selling to minors or operating illegally, significantly increasing fees and penalties to force non-compliant businesses out of the market.
Read moreThe UK vaping landscape faces a seismic shift on October 1, 2026, with the introduction of the Vaping Products Duty. This new excise tax applies a flat-rate levy on all vaping liquids sold in the UK, regardless of nicotine strength. Whether you vape nicotine salts, freebase e-liquids, or nicotine-free shortfills, the cost of your daily vape is about to change. This guide breaks down the new tax structure, explains the “volume-based” calculation method, and provides a clear roadmap for consumers and retailers navigating the new compliance landscape.
Read moreResponsible Vaping Ireland (RVI) believes the new licensing scheme, effective February 2nd, can be effective but only with robust enforcement. The trade association is urging authorities to crack down on non-compliant operators, specifically targeting phone shops identified as sources of illegal and underage sales.
Read moreUnder House Bill 308, Virginia vape shops would be required to obtain a state permit to sell liquid nicotine products for the first time. The legislation aims to crack down on underage sales by empowering the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Authority to revoke permits and levying significantly higher fines for violations.
Read moreA new bill introduced in the Tennessee legislature, the “Tobacco Product Retail Licensing Act,” seeks to prohibit all internet and mail-order sales of tobacco and vape products, mandating in-person transactions only. If passed, it would also require new retail licenses, impose fees, and transfer regulatory authority to the Tennessee Alcohol Commission.
Read moreThe UK convenience retail sector is navigating a seismic shift in the nicotine category. While traditional cigarette volumes continue their long-term decline, the market is not shrinking—it is evolving. A combination of cost-of-living pressures, regulatory crackdowns on disposables, and the explosive growth of nicotine pouches is reshaping shopper behavior. For independent retailers, the message is clear: nicotine remains a vital footfall driver, but success in 2026 requires a radical rethink of range, compliance, and merchandising strategy.
Read moreThe era of the disposable vape—a triumph of convenience over foresight—is officially winding down. For years, the industry flooded the market with brightly colored devices designed to be discarded after three days, creating an environmental disaster of lithium batteries and plastic waste. In the UK alone, 8 million units were tossed weekly before a ban took effect in June 2025. Now, as regulations tighten globally, the market is correcting itself. The future isn’t about inventing something new; it’s about the renaissance of the refillable device.
Read moreContrary to viral rumors, there is no total federal ban on vaping scheduled for 2026. However, the US market is undergoing its most aggressive regulatory shift to date. Instead of a single prohibition law, the industry faces a dual-threat strategy: expanded federal powers to “seize and destroy” unauthorized imports at the border, and a patchwork of strict state-level “directory systems” designed to remove thousands of products from shelves. For American consumers, the question isn’t “Is vaping illegal?” but rather “Is my specific vape still legal?”
Read moreThe US vaping landscape has fractured into a complex patchwork of state-level regulations. As of 2026, no single federal law bans all vaping products, but at least 12 states have enacted heavy restrictions ranging from complete flavor bans to strict product directories. The trend is accelerating: while some states like Texas target Chinese-manufactured disposables specifically, others like California and Massachusetts have effectively eliminated the legal market for flavored e-cigarettes entirely. Navigating this regulatory maze requires understanding three distinct enforcement models: Flavor Bans, Directory Systems, and Origin Bans.
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