Ya’ara Saks, Canada’s minister of mental health and addictions, has announced that the federal government will ban most vape flavours across the country soon, more than three years after Ottawa first promised to bring in the regulations. In an interview with CBC News last week, Saks stated, “We have made a commitment from the start to restrict flavours. We haven’t wavered from that. We will have this in place soon. I don’t anticipate this is going to take much longer.”
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California has passed two new laws, Assembly Bill 3218 (AB 3218) and Senate Bill 1230 (SB 1230), which will further restrict the sale of vaping products and nicotine pouches in the state. The laws, set to take effect on January 1, 2025, ban non-menthol coolants, nicotine analogs like Metatine, and online sales of flavored vapes and pouches. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bills into law in September after they passed both houses of the State Legislature in August.
Read moreThe European Commission has given its approval to France’s proposed law banning the sale of puffs and other disposable vapes in the country. The French National Assembly and Senate had already adopted the law in December 2023, and with the European Union’s endorsement, the ban is expected to come into effect in the coming months.
Read moreKansas City officials have proposed banning flavored vapes for the second time in four years. The ordinance aims to reduce the use of these products among teenagers and communities of color. Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw leads the push with four co-sponsors, including 4th district councilman Eric Bunch.
Read moreGovernor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 3218 into law, reinforcing California’s stance against flavored tobacco. The new legislation, spearheaded by Assembly Speaker pro-Tempore Jim Wood (D-Healdsburg) and supported by Attorney General Rob Bonta, aims to strengthen the enforcement of the existing ban on flavored tobacco products.
Read moreTwo Democratic legislators in Washington State, Rep. Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, and Sen. T’wina Nobles, D-University Place, have agreed to support a bill that would ban the sale of flavored vape products in the state. The legislation will likely be introduced in January 2025.
Read moreWashington State Representative Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, announced on Wednesday her intention to introduce legislation that could lead to a complete ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products in the state. The campaign primarily focuses on banning menthol products, which Reeves claims have long targeted the Black community, including her mother, who passed away from lung cancer at the age of 60. Read more
State deputies at the Legislative Assembly of Pará (Alepa) in Belém took a decisive step towards curbing the use of electronic cigarettes, also known as vapers, by approving Bill (PL) No. 213/2022 on Tuesday (13). State deputy Fábio Freitas (Republicans) proposed the bill, which strictly prohibits the use, sale, import, and production of any electronic smoking devices (DEF) intended to replace traditional cigarettes.
Strict Penalties and Enforcement Measures
The new legislation imposes a substantial fine of R$1,144.55 on individuals who violate the law. It also requires commercial establishments to display prominent notices on their walls, clearly stating that smoking is prohibited within the premises and that violators may face penalties. These notices must be placed in highly visible locations and include the contact information for the health surveillance department, the Consumer Protection and Defense Department (Procon), and the Sespa reference center for approaching and treating smokers. Read more
In a significant development, Franklin County Circuit Judge Thomas Wingate dismissed a lawsuit challenging a recently passed Kentucky law that aims to restrict the sale of vaping products in the state. On Monday, the judge delivered a ruling that affirmed the measure serves a “legitimate state interest” and falls well within the scope of the General Assembly’s authority to safeguard the health and safety of Kentucky citizens. Read more
French Polynesia’s Ministry of Health has announced plans to ban disposable vapes, commonly known as “puffs,” by early 2025. This decision aligns with similar restrictions being implemented in mainland France and other countries worldwide.
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