Palm Coast City Council has unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting smoking and vaping in all city-owned public parks and trails. The measure, which passed 4-0 at its first reading on May 20th, aligns with the Florida Clean Air Act, a state law enacted in June 2024 that empowers municipalities to regulate smoking in public spaces.
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Updated: May / 2025
Your guide to Florida’s vape laws: HB 1007 disposable vape restrictions, age 21 (military 18+), public use bans, and no state vape tax.
Read moreCity Council Unanimously Votes to Expand Restrictions; Fines and Misdemeanor Charges Possible
Beachgoers in Jacksonville, Florida, will no longer be able to smoke or vape on the sand. The City Council voted unanimously on Monday, May 5, to ban all forms of smoking, explicitly including electronic cigarettes and vaping products, on its beaches. The ban took effect immediately.
Read moreA Florida federal judge has given the green light for key claims to move forward in two consumer class action lawsuits against Philip Morris and its subsidiary, Swedish Match. The lawsuits allege that their Zyn nicotine pouches are deceptively marketed, especially to young people, and cause ongoing health issues.
Read moreOn Mar 10, 2025, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a significant settlement with e-cigarette company Juul Labs Inc. The company has agreed to pay $79 million to resolve allegations that it improperly targeted minors in its marketing efforts.
Read moreWhen it comes to vaping and driving in the state of Florida, many people may be unsure about the legal implications. After all, vaping has become increasingly popular in recent years, and the laws surrounding its use can be complex and sometimes confusing. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the current legal landscape in Florida and provide a clear, thorough explanation of what you need to know about vaping while behind the wheel.
Read moreThe Florida Legislature has passed a compromise bill that prohibits the sale of certain flavored single-use vape products while preserving access to refillable vapes and e-liquids. The amended measure, HB 1007, aims to curb youth vaping without completely eliminating flavored options for adult users. Read more
The Florida House has passed a divisive bill that would effectively ban the sale of all but 34 tobacco-flavored vaping products sold by Big Tobacco companies in the state. The legislation, HB 1007, cleared the House on an 83-26 vote, with two Republicans voting against the measure sponsored by Palm City Republican Rep. Toby Overdorf.
Read moreA new Florida bill (SB 1006) would mandate all nicotine product manufacturers clearly state on packaging that their vaping devices have not received regulatory approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The state Senate Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment and General Government unanimously passed the proposed legislation on February 21st. Read more
The Panama City Beach City Council has taken the first step towards banning cigarette smoking and vaping in certain areas of the beach. On Thursday(2022/10/13), the council approved the first reading of an ordinance that would prohibit these activities in city parks, public beach accesses, and along the sandy beach within 400 feet of the Russell-Fields Pier.
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