Tag Archive for: Alabama

The City of Orange Beach, Alabama, has taken a significant step towards regulating the use and distribution of nicotine products by amending its existing smoking ordinance. In a unanimous vote during the March 18 council meeting, the city added vaping to the definition of smoking, effectively prohibiting the use of nicotine vaping products in non-smoking areas, primarily indoor public spaces. The amendment also bans vape and tobacco vending machines within the city limits.

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Alabama lawmakers are pushing to ban e-cigarettes and vapes from public places, similar to existing restrictions on cigarette smoking. House Bill 10, sponsored by state representative Barbara Drummond of Mobile, seeks to add electronic cigarettes to the list of items banned under the state’s 21-year-old Clean Air Act. If passed, Alabama could join a minority of states that have included e-cigarettes in their comprehensive smoking bans. Read more

As the vaping epidemic continues to grow, Alabama is taking critical steps to counteract this dangerous trend. Two significant anti-vaping bills are currently making their way through the Legislature, drawing attention from all corners of the state. Each of these legislative proposals is only one vote away from becoming law. Their progression represents a pivotal moment in the fight against substance abuse among youth.

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The Alabama House Judiciary Committee has given the green light to HB 319, a bill aimed at regulating vaping for individuals under the age of 21. Sponsored by Rep. Barbara Drummond, D-Mobile, the bill was approved by the committee on Wednesday after a substitute was agreed upon, modifying penalties for retailers and underage violators.

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Alabama legislators are taking a firm stance against youth vaping with the introduction of a bill that would make it illegal for minors to possess vaping devices. The bill, spearheaded by State Senator Vivian Figures, aims to curb the rising trend of underage vaping, which has become a growing concern among health and education officials.

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Alabama legislators recently passed a bill prohibiting smoking or vaping in vehicles carrying passengers under 14 years old. The ban aims to protect child health from secondhand smoke risks.

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In Alabama, vaping has become increasingly popular in recent years. As a result, legislators have enacted laws and regulations to address the growing public health concerns and potential risks associated with e-cigarette use. This article aims to provide an overview of the current vaping laws in Alabama and answer the question: Is it legal to vape in Alabama?

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