A new law takes effect in Arizona this Friday, officially raising the minimum legal age to purchase or possess tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21. The legislation, Senate Bill 1247, was passed in June to bring Arizona into compliance with a federal law enacted in 2019.
Read moreMichigan is considering a significant overhaul of its tobacco and nicotine regulations, with both Governor Gretchen Whitmer and state lawmakers proposing new measures to expand the range of taxed products, including e-cigarettes (vapes) and oral nicotine pouches. These initiatives aim to curb youth usage, generate revenue for public health programs, and close existing legal loopholes.
Read moreThe Malaysian government is planning a phased nationwide ban on all vaping products, aiming to begin implementation as early as mid-2026, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad has announced. “The question is no longer if we ban vaping, but when,” he stated at a press conference.
Read moreSeveral cities across Alabama are moving to impose a new local tax on vaping products, a measure enabled by a recent state law that also requires businesses to obtain permits for vape sales. Municipalities have until October 1st to decide whether to enact their own local tax of 10 cents for every milliliter of vaping liquid sold.
Read moreThe Russian government has approved a bill that will require a license for the sale of all cigarettes and vaping products, with the new regulations set to take effect on March 1, 2026. The move aims to increase market transparency and reduce consumption among teenagers.
Read moreThe Municipal Chamber of São Luís, Brazil, has approved a new bill that imposes severe penalties on establishments selling electronic cigarettes and similar devices. Under the proposal, introduced by Councilor Marcelo Poeta (PSB), businesses caught selling products such as “vapers,” “vapes,” “pod systems,” and “vaper pens” will have their operating licenses immediately revoked, preventing them from continuing their activities in the municipality.
Read moreCities across Orange County, California, are escalating efforts to limit where people can smoke or vape, introducing new restrictions on public use and the sale of tobacco products. This wave of local ordinances aims to reduce public exposure to smoke and aerosol and curb the proliferation of smoke shops.
Read moreTwo major Kenyan trade associations, the Bars, Hotels and Liquor Traders Association of Kenya (BAHLITA) and the Retail Traders Association of Kenya (Retrak), have submitted a joint petition to the Senate, urging it to immediately halt the debate on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024. They argue that the bill, which proposes significantly stricter rules for nicotine products, has been rushed forward without the required public participation and meaningful consultation with key stakeholders.
Read moreThe Tuscaloosa City Council is considering a proposal to enact a new local tax on vaping products, a move prompted by an impending statewide vape tax and a critical deadline. Municipalities across Alabama are rushing to pass their own vape taxes before October 1, 2025, after which they will be prohibited from doing so under a new state law, Alabama Act 2025-377.
Read moreThe Newport News City Council has approved new regulations for vape shops, establishing stricter standards for new businesses in the city. The amendment to the zoning ordinance, passed on Tuesday, is aimed at protecting children and families from the proliferation of these establishments.
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