Officials Claim Provincial Government Ignores 2019 Law
Council members in Tucumán, Argentina, have strongly criticized the provincial government for failing to enforce an existing law that prohibits the use of electronic cigarettes (vapes) in enclosed public spaces. Councilors José MarÃa Canelada and Gustavo Cobos argue the issue isn’t a lack of regulation, but a lack of action from the Executive Branch.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreMaryland has officially banned vaping in nearly all indoor public spaces and workplaces, effective July 1, 2024. The state’s Clean Indoor Air Act, originally passed in 2007 to limit exposure to environmental smoke, now includes vaping after an amendment was passed during the 2024 legislative session. Read more