As Montana’s legislative session reaches a critical phase, lawmakers are deliberating on several key bills that could significantly reshape the state’s tobacco and vaping regulations. With a transmittal deadline looming, crucial decisions are being made on proposals concerning indoor air quality, taxation of new nicotine products, and the creation of an e-cigarette registry. These legislative efforts highlight the ongoing tension between public health advocacy and industry interests in Big Sky Country.
Read moreTennessee legislators have introduced a bipartisan bill that would fundamentally transform the state’s vaping industry, sparking intense debate and forcing a one-week delay on the House committee vote originally scheduled for March 3rd.
Read moreIn recent years, electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, have experienced rapid growth in Indonesia. As awareness of the health risks associated with traditional cigarettes increases, more smokers are turning to alternatives that are perceived as healthier, such as vapes and heated tobacco products.
Read moreGeorgia lawmakers are grappling with a proposed bill aimed at regulating the vaping industry, with a focus on protecting youth from unregulated products. House Bill 577, discussed by the Ways & Means Subcommittee on March 3, 2025, seeks to establish a state-level registry for legal vaping products, particularly targeting those originating from overseas.
Read moreFrance has become the latest European country to ban the sale of nicotine pouches, joining a growing list of nations taking action to curb the use of these tobacco-free products. Health experts have raised concerns about the potential risks associated with nicotine pouches, including medical issues, addiction, and their increasing popularity among young people.
Read moreThe Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) will begin enforcing regulations on vape product registration and sales at display counters starting April 1, 2025, according to Selangor public health and environment committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin. The enforcement of product packaging and labelling requirements will follow shortly after, starting on October 1.
Read moreRussia plans to reduce per capita tobacco product consumption by 14.4% by 2030 as part of the federal project “Health for Everyone,” while also reducing alcohol consumption by 8.5%, according to Health Minister Mikhail Murashko’s statement in the State Duma.
Read moreThe State Tax Service of Ukraine, in cooperation with law enforcement agencies, is intensifying efforts to combat the illegal turnover of tobacco products. This was announced by the head of the State Tax Service, Ruslan Kravchenko, during a meeting with representatives of the “Ukrtyutyun” association and international tobacco manufacturing companies.
Read moreThe Tennessee Legislature is considering a bill that would significantly impact vape shops across the state. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Representative David Hawk in the House and a corresponding bill in the Senate, would ban all non-Food and Drug Administration (FDA) compliant products. The bill recently passed a committee, moving it one step closer to becoming law.
Read moreThe Nebraska Legislature’s General Affairs Committee is set to hold public hearings on two bills aimed at restricting the sale and advertising of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), commonly known as e-cigarettes / vapes. The hearings for LB285 and LB688, both introduced by Senator Dan Lonowski of Hastings, will take place on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 1:30 pm in Room 1023 on the first floor of the Capitol.
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