Russian State Duma Discusses Total Ban on Vape and E-Liquid Sales
Communist Party Bill Aims to Strengthen National Public Health by Prohibiting Vaping Devices and Liquids
The Russian State Duma is currently discussing a bill introduced by Communist Party deputies that seeks to completely prohibit the sale of vaping devices and associated liquids, both with and without nicotine. The initiative aims to curb the proliferation of vaping across all age groups, particularly among youth, in an effort to bolster national public health.
The bill, which is publicly available in the State Duma’s electronic database of documents, proposes halting both retail and wholesale sales of all types of vaping devices and their liquids. The amendments emphasize the necessity of safeguarding public health and preventing the development of addiction among the younger generation.
This move follows a series of legislative measures designed to tighten control over the sale of tobacco products and related items. The State Duma has already passed a law in its first reading that significantly increases fines for selling tobacco products, hookahs, and vapes to minors. The new penalties range from 200,000 to 300,000 rubles for individuals, 500,000 to 700,000 rubles for officials, and up to 2 million rubles for organizations.
In addition to the proposed ban, the Federation Council has approved legislation introducing criminal liability for repeated sales of alcohol and nicotine-containing products to minors. Violators now face fines ranging from 50,000 to 80,000 rubles or may be sentenced to correctional labor for up to one year.
State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin noted that this bill is part of a broader strategy to shield youth from addictions and unfair trade practices that jeopardize their health and safety. The legislative initiative is designed to strengthen control over the vaping product market and foster a healthier social environment, according to the RIA news agency.
As the Russian State Duma continues to deliberate on this comprehensive ban on vaping devices and e-liquids, the potential impact on public health, particularly among younger generations, remains a central focus of the discussion.
