New Jersey Governor Signs Law Banning Sale of Flavored Vaping Products

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation that prohibits the sale of flavored vaping products in the state. The ban, which will take effect in April, comes amid growing concerns over the increasing number of young people using these products and a nationwide outbreak of mysterious illnesses linked to vaping.

Governor Murphy and the bill’s sponsors argue that flavored vaping products are designed to entice and hook young people. “This law will help to discourage our youth from taking up this dangerous habit and reduce its prevalence in our homes and schools,” stated Democratic Sen. Shirley Turner, one of the bill’s backers.

Opponents of the legislation, who gathered at the statehouse during the bill’s passage, contended that officials should focus on better enforcing the state’s smoking age of 21 instead of prohibiting legal adults from purchasing products they enjoy. Matthew Elliott, a consumer vaping advocate, predicted that the new law would lead to an expansion of the black market and potentially drive people to attempt making flavored liquids at home.

• Read more: New Jersey Introduces Bill to Raise Vape by Mail Age Limit to 21

Massachusetts is currently the only other state with a statewide ban on flavored vaping products, according to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. However, eight states have enacted emergency regulations to halt the sale of these products, with the rules facing legal challenges and remaining in effect in only three states: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Washington.

The New Jersey law will bar the sale of all flavored vaping products, including menthol, but will permit tobacco flavors. The measure gained momentum during the outbreak of vaping-related illnesses that appears to have started in March 2019, with many cases occurring in August and September.

Retailers who violate the prohibition on selling flavored vaping products will face civil penalties, with fines starting at $500 for the first violation, $1,000 for a second violation, and $2,000 for third and subsequent violations. The law does not prohibit possession of these products by individuals.

As New Jersey implements this new law, the state joins a growing movement to address the public health concerns surrounding flavored vaping products and their appeal to young people. The effectiveness of the ban in reducing youth vaping rates and its potential impact on the vaping industry will be closely watched in the coming months and years.

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