A new bill in the Kentucky General Assembly aims to establish a statewide database of vape retailers and bring state law in line with federal regulations on vaping products. House Bill 11, sponsored by Republican Rep. Rebecca Raymer of Morgantown, was approved with a committee substitute by the House Health Services Committee on March 7 and is now awaiting action by the full House.

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The Florida Legislature has passed a compromise bill that prohibits the sale of certain flavored single-use vape products while preserving access to refillable vapes and e-liquids. The amended measure, HB 1007, aims to curb youth vaping without completely eliminating flavored options for adult users. Read more

A coalition of prominent European waste and recycling associations is calling on the European Union to ban single-use e-cigarettes by the end of 2024. The groups cite growing concerns over the devices’ negative environmental impact and incompatibility with circular economy goals.

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Spanish political coalition Sumar has introduced legislation to tighten regulations on disposable vaping devices and nicotine-free e-liquids. The non-binding proposal (PNL) aims to close loopholes allowing sales of largely unregulated products popular with youth. Read more

The controversial vape brand Flava finds itself in hot water once again as the House Committee on Ways and Means investigates its alleged involvement in smuggling activities. This development comes on the heels of the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) recent raids, which uncovered a staggering ₱3.72 billion(about $66.4 million US dollars) worth of smuggled electronic cigarettes in the cities of Malabon and Parañaque. Read more

A New Zealand-based vape seller recently issued a bold pledge to keep shipping items to Australia in defiance of new import rules prohibiting non-therapeutic nicotine vapes. But authorities warn lawbreaking retailers face escalating enforcement action.

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The Nebraska General Affairs Committee recently heard testimony on LB1296, a bill introduced by Sen. Jana Hughes of Seward, which aims to curb minors’ access to vaping devices in the state. The proposed legislation would prohibit the sale of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) that have not received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), with violations considered a deceptive trade practice under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Read more

As Virginia’s 2024 legislative session draws to a close, two bills and a new tax on vape products are expected to land on the governor’s desk. The proposed measures aim to address the growing concern over youth vaping, but not everyone is pleased with the potential changes. Read more

Georgia lawmakers are considering a bill that would establish a directory of vaping products allowed for sale in the state. Proponents argue the measure will provide clarity for businesses and aid in enforcement, while vape shop owners contend it could significantly harm their industry and remove products that help people quit smoking. Read more

South Carolina legislators continue pushing a bill to restrict vape shop inventory to solely FDA-authorized items. By creating a registry prohibiting unlisted products, supporters aim to curb teen usage. But vocal industry opposition argues the restrictive approach could backfire. Read more