The Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) has published its new V.A.P.E. Directory, an official registry of approved vape and alternative nicotine products permitted for sale in the state. Popular disposable brands like Elf Bar are absent from the list, effectively banning their retail sale in Louisiana. Read more
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Oklahoma has taken a significant step in the fight against the distribution of illegal vape products by becoming one of the first states to establish a vapor product registry. The registry requires manufacturers and retailers to report the vapor products they intend to sell within the state, aiming to assist local law enforcement in tackling the growing issue of illegal, disposable flavored vapes that target children.
Read moreOklahoma 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.
Read moreThe 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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