Tag Archive for: PMTA Registry Bill

Oklahoma is set to publish its first-ever directory of legally saleable vaping products on October 1st, a move that will give state authorities the power to enforce a new partial vape ban. This “PMTA registry” law prohibits the sale of any vaping product that has not received a marketing granted order (MGO) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or does not have a premarket tobacco application (PMTA) still under active review by the agency. This legislation, which follows a trend seen in states like Louisiana, Alabama, and Utah, is poised to significantly constrict consumer options and target independent vape retailers.

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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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