Palm Coast City Council has unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting smoking and vaping in all city-owned public parks and trails. The measure, which passed 4-0 at its first reading on May 20th, aligns with the Florida Clean Air Act, a state law enacted in June 2024 that empowers municipalities to regulate smoking in public spaces.
Read moreProposed ban on flavored tobacco/vapes and $2 cigarette tax increase stalls in Washington state legislature despite youth vaping concerns.
Read moreThe state of Lower Saxony in Germany has expanded its existing smoking ban in public places to include e-cigarettes (vapes) and the vaporization of cannabis. The state parliament approved the legislative amendment, proposed by the ruling SPD and Green parties, with support from the CDU. The AfD party abstained from the vote.
Read moreAuthorities in Selangor have been directed to immediately seize and confiscate all advertisements for electronic cigarette products across the state. The instruction follows a coordination meeting on May 16, led by State Public Health and Environment Committee Chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin, which discussed a potential ban on e-cigarette sales in Selangor.
Read moreThe Thai Cabinet has approved five significant measures proposed by the National Health Commission to regulate e-cigarettes, government spokeswoman Sasikarn Watthanachan announced on Tuesday. These measures aim to address the sale, promotion, and use of vaping products through a multi-faceted approach involving education, public awareness, enhanced law enforcement, network collaboration, and strong policy adherence.
Read moreSenator Gatchalian pushes higher vape/tobacco taxes to curb youth use & smuggling, while health advocates oppose HB 11360’s broader impact.
Read more22% Q1 Drop Attributed to Anticipatory Effects of New PLN 40 Levy and Increased Enforcement
Sales of disposable e-cigarettes in Poland have already seen a significant 22% year-on-year decline in the first quarter of 2025, even before a substantial new excise tax takes effect on July 1st. This anticipatory drop is being attributed to the Polish Ministry of Finance’s new fiscal policy, which will impose a PLN 40 (approx. €9-10) excise duty on liquids used in single-use vapes, potentially increasing their retail price by several dozen percent.
Read moreRestrictions on Sales to Minors, Public Use, Advertising, and Packaging Take Effect
Starting Tuesday, May 20th, Chile has enacted a new comprehensive law, Ley 21.642, to regulate the sale, consumption, and advertising of electronic cigarettes, commonly known as vapes, including both nicotine and non-nicotine products. This legislation aims to establish clear limits to protect public health, particularly that of young people.
Read moreThe Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) calls for a nationwide prohibition on all vaping products, citing severe health risks, youth addiction, and rising healthcare costs.
Read moreMonaco has implemented a significant anti-tobacco reform, unanimously approved by its National Council on May 15th. The new law notably bans single-use electronic cigarettes, commonly known as “puffs,” raises the legal smoking age to 18, and expands no-smoking zones throughout the Principality.
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