Arkansas New Vape Law Takes Effect, Restricting Sales to Registered Products

New regulations impacting vape shops across Arkansas are set to go into effect, with a key provision of Act 590 starting Monday, September 1st. The law, filed by Senator Jonathan Dismang, aims to place limitations on disposable vapes and other e-cigarette products by creating a state-managed registry of approved items.

Under Act 590, a vapor or e-liquid product cannot be sold in Arkansas unless the manufacturer has certified it with the state. To be certified, products must generally have been approved by or be under active review with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The state’s tobacco control agency will monitor products entering Arkansas and work from this new registry to conduct inspections and enforcement.

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“This isn’t closing stores or an attempt to close stores, but I think… our consumers should have some reliance on what products they’re utilizing,” Senator Dismang explained. He distinguished this law from a previous bill that sought to completely ban disposable vapes, which failed in committee.

However, the law has raised concerns among local business owners. Scout Stubbs, owner of Drippers Vape Shop, previously stated that the law is concerning for small businesses, who will bear the burden of complying with the complicated new rules. Starting November 1st, manufacturers who sell products not listed on the state’s directory will be subject to civil penalties.

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