Pennsylvania Passes CLEAR Act Penalizing Retailers for Youth Vape Sales
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted unanimously on Wednesday to pass the CLEAR Act, cracking down on retailers that sell e-cigarettes and flavored nicotine products to minors. Sponsored by state Representative Amen Brown (D-Phila.), the legislation establishes stricter state-level enforcement against illegal youth sales.
Under the bill, retailers caught selling vapes to underage buyers face a $5,000 fine for each of their first two offenses. A third violation results in the permanent revocation of the store’s cigarette license, effectively shutting down its tobacco and nicotine operations.
The measure specifically targets sweet and fruit-flavored products – including mint, mango, and cotton candy – which health advocates argue are marketed directly to adolescents. According to 2024 data from the CDC, e-cigarettes remained the most common tobacco product among middle and high school students, with over 1.2 million high schoolers reporting active use.
“Vaping has become a silent epidemic in our schools and neighborhoods,” Brown stated. “This is not just a public health issue – it’s a community safety issue. If you’re out here profiting off the addiction of our youth, you should not be in business – period.”
The CLEAR Act now advances to the Pennsylvania State Senate for consideration.
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