Alabama Laws Restrict Flavored Vapes and Smokable Hemp

Two new laws have taken effect in Alabama this summer, significantly regulating the sale of both flavored nicotine vapes and smokable hemp-derived products. The legislation aims to curtail youth access to these items.

Effective June 1, House Bill 8 (HB8) places major restrictions on flavored nicotine vape devices. The law severely limits how merchants can market these products, banning words like “fruit,” “candy,” and “cake” to reduce their appeal to younger audiences. Pediatrician Dr. Sudha Bennuri highlighted the urgency, stating, “They think vaping is better than smoking cigarettes, which is untrue. It is just as dangerous or more dangerous.” She noted that studies show an alarming 20% to 40% of middle and high schoolers vape.

Complementing the vape regulations, House Bill 445 (HB445) took effect on July 1, banning the sale of smokable hemp products such as delta-8, delta-9, and delta-10. However, the bill allows for the continued sale of edibles and beverages containing up to 10 milligrams of THC per serving, provided they are in child-resistant packaging. Together, these laws represent a significant effort by Alabama to control the sale and marketing of inhalable nicotine and hemp products.

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