A significant piece of legislation targeting the vaping industry is currently sitting on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s desk, awaiting his signature. The bill, which cleared the state legislature with a bipartisan majority despite some opposition, aims to ban the sale of all vape products that have not been approved by the federal government.
Read moreThe pristine beaches of Sanibel, Florida, known worldwide for their seashells, are facing a less natural addition to their sands: cigarette butts. In response to growing concerns over litter and visitor enjoyment, Sanibel City Councilman Richard Johnson has proposed a discussion on banning smoking at city-maintained beaches.
Read morePresident Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to expedite the rescheduling of cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance under the Controlled Substances Act. This significant policy shift would move marijuana from a category including heroin and LSD—defined as having no medical use and high abuse potential—to a classification shared by drugs like Tylenol with codeine and anabolic steroids, which are recognized for medical use with a lower risk of abuse.
Read moreKentucky tobacco retailers are in a race against time to comply with a new state licensing law before the January 1st deadline. Senate Bill 100, passed in March, mandates that any establishment selling nicotine, vape, or tobacco products must obtain a license. However, the application portal only opened in mid-November, leaving thousands of businesses with a critically short window to secure approval.
Read moreSince tougher penalties for vaping-related offenses came into effect on September 1st, Singapore authorities have fined more than 2,700 individuals. In a joint statement, the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) revealed that between September and November, 2,710 people were caught and fined. Of these, 2,453 were general vape offenders, while 257 were found possessing vapes containing etomidate, a potent anesthetic.
Read moreAiken County, South Carolina, has unanimously approved new zoning restrictions limiting where vape and smoke shops can operate within unincorporated areas. The ordinance, driven largely by requests from local school principals concerned about youth access, mandates that new shops must be located at least 2,000 feet away from schools, daycares, parks, youth centers, churches, and other existing vape shops.
Read moreHenrico County officials have approved a strict new ordinance aimed at curbing the proliferation of unregulated vape and tobacco shops. The amendment, passed by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, December 16, introduces rigorous zoning and permitting requirements for new businesses selling recreational products like tobacco, kratom, cannabis, and vapes.
Read moreThe City of Roanoke, Virginia, is exploring new zoning regulations aimed at significantly restricting the number and location of new vape shops. Spearheaded by City Council Member Phazhon Nash, the proposed ordinance would ban any new vape shops from opening within 1,000 feet of a school, church, or park, and within 2,000 feet of another existing vape shop. This mirrors a similar policy adopted by Roanoke County last year.
Read moreThe National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC), Spain’s independent competition regulator, has formally challenged key aspects of the Ministry of Health’s proposed tobacco law reform, specifically targeting the planned ban on single-use disposable vapes. In a report issued on November 18, the CNMC urged the government to reconsider the prohibition, suggesting that “less restrictive alternatives” should be evaluated to achieve general interest goals.
Read moreThe Warner Robins City Council has unanimously approved a six-month moratorium on issuing licenses for new businesses primarily selling vape, CBD, and tobacco products. This pause, effective immediately through June 2, 2026, aims to give city officials time to review and update ordinances governing these establishments.
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