The Cook Government has successfully pushed priority amendments to the Tobacco Products Control Act 2006 through the Legislative Assembly, establishing some of the nation’s strictest illicit tobacco penalties. The legislation introduces immediate 90-day store closure orders and escalates maximum corporate fines to $21 million for possessing commercial quantities of illegal vapes and tobacco. The bill now moves to the Legislative Council for final debate.
Read moreSpain’s new anti-smoking draft bill, currently undergoing the European TRIS procedure, targets a tobacco-free generation by 2030. The legislation expands smoke-free zones to terraces and school perimeters while strictly regulating e-cigarettes. Health officials emphasize integrating flexible cessation treatments to mitigate the €20 billion annual economic burden on the national health system.
Read moreDelaware Governor Matt Meyer is advancing a revised fiscal strategy, pivoting from stalled income tax brackets to aggressively increasing tobacco and vape levies. The proposed 100% tax hike on e-liquids (from $0.05 to $0.10 per milliliter) aims to generate $18.9 million in state revenue while establishing critical financial disincentives to improve local community health outcomes.
Read moreJersey’s Treasury Minister, Deputy Elaine Millar, confirms a new vaping tax will generate £955,000 annually from 2027, despite a £400,000 four-year implementation cost. Starting mid-2026 with a projected £467,000 yield, the policy aims to curb youth usage among Islanders while balancing the risk of driving users back to combustible tobacco.
Read moreIreland is introducing significant changes to its tobacco and vaping sectors, including a new mandatory licensing system managed by the HSE starting February 2026, with annual fees up to €1,800. Concurrently, retailers will see restored and slightly increased profit margins on tobacco products following a price revision effective February 26, offsetting previous excise duty hikes.
Read moreThe Indonesian Vape Retailers Association (Arvindo) has officially instructed all member stores to halt sales of electronic cigarettes to individuals under 21. This self-regulatory move aims to support government efforts in protecting youth from nicotine access while advocating for science-based regulations that recognize vaping as a harm-reduction tool for adult smokers.
Read moreThe Aurora City Council has tentatively approved a new licensing ordinance to curb youth access to tobacco, Kratom, and hemp-derived THC products. This measure introduces stricter local oversight, including mandatory compliance checks, aggressive penalties for violations, and zoning restrictions to keep retailers away from schools. It aims to close enforcement gaps left by state regulations and directly address the rising issue of youth addiction.
Read moreThe Clayton County Board of Commissioners has unanimously approved a 180-day moratorium on new vape shops and gas stations to address concerns over their proliferation. This pause allows county staff to review zoning ordinances and study density issues, potentially leading to stricter development codes for these businesses in unincorporated areas.
Read moreWest Virginia’s proposed House Bill 5437, the Vape Safety Act, aims to heavily regulate specialty vape and smoke shops by mandating strict licensing, background checks, and a product registry. The bill specifically targets “bad actors” selling to minors or operating illegally, significantly increasing fees and penalties to force non-compliant businesses out of the market.
Read moreMyanmar has enacted a comprehensive nationwide ban on all electronic cigarettes and related accessories, effective from February 18. The prohibition covers import, export, sale, possession, and use, driven by the Ministry of Health’s concerns over rising youth usage and public health risks.
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