North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper (D) has signed a bill into law that establishes a new regulatory system for certifying vaping products in the state. The legislation, known as House Bill 900, aims to create a registry of authorized consumable and vapor products, which will be the only products allowed for sale in North Carolina starting May 1, 2025.
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In an effort to address the growing concern over the youth vaping epidemic, North Carolina lawmakers are considering new legislation that could significantly impact the availability of e-cigarette products in the state. The proposed bill, which was recently backed by the state Senate Judiciary Committee, aims to create a vaping registry that would allow only federally authorized vaping products to be sold in North Carolina.
Read moreThe Iowa General Assembly has successfully passed HF 2677, a PMTA registry bill that could potentially ban the sale of most vaping products in the state. The bill, which was approved by the House on April 3 and the Senate on April 19 with a vote of 42-4, now awaits Governor Kim Reynolds’ decision to either sign it into law or veto it. Read more
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has signed House Bill 11 into law, making the state the sixth in the nation to implement a Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) registry law. The bill, which passed with bipartisan support in both houses of the Kentucky General Assembly on March 28, will take effect on January 1, 2025. Read more
Georgia lawmakers are considering a bill that would establish a directory of vaping products allowed for sale in the state. Proponents argue the measure will provide clarity for businesses and aid in enforcement, while vape shop owners contend it could significantly harm their industry and remove products that help people quit smoking. Read more
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
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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