The Puerto Rico House of Representatives has approved House Bill 385, a measure aimed at significantly strengthening restrictions on the sale of electronic cigarettes and prohibiting vaping in and around school environments. The bill, introduced and championed by Representative Edgar Robles Rivera, seeks to create a healthier environment for students by limiting their exposure to these products.
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Liquor traders in South Africa are raising concerns about the significant business impact of the new Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill currently being processed by the Department of Health. The bill proposes a complete ban on all indoor smoking and vaping, and also restricts use in certain outdoor areas, a move that traders say will be costly and difficult to implement.
Read moreA legislative committee in Costa Rica has shelved Bill 24.624, which aimed to regulate the use of e-cigarettes (vapers) nationwide. The Commission of Social Affairs of the Legislative Assembly voted 5 against and 2 in favor of archiving the initiative, citing concerns with the bill’s current wording and approach, despite acknowledging the growing and complex reality of vaping.
Read moreThe Texas State Legislature has passed a revised version of Senate Bill 2024 (SB 2024), which regulates the marketing, advertising, sale, and distribution of e-cigarette products in the state. After intense debate and opposition that nearly led to a ban on virtually all mass-market vaping products, lawmakers reached a compromise that specifically targets prefilled disposable vapes containing e-liquid manufactured in China or other designated “foreign adversary” nations, while leaving most refillable hardware and American-filled devices untouched.
Read moreMeasure Sparks Debate Between Public Health Advocates and Retailers Over Youth Access and Economic Impact
Oregon lawmakers are grappling with a revised proposal aimed at curbing teen vaping by significantly restricting access to flavored tobacco and nicotine products. After a previous attempt to enact a full ban failed, Senate Bill 702 has been amended to prohibit the sale of these popular products anywhere except state-licensed liquor stores.
Read moreAn Oklahoma Senate bill that would create a state-managed directory of legally saleable vapor products has advanced to an oversight committee after a 5-2 vote. Senate Bill 1102 (SB 1102), authored by Senator Bill Coleman, aims to tighten regulations on the state’s vape market by requiring manufacturers to certify their products with the Oklahoma Attorney General.
Read moreDemocratic lawmakers in Washington state have introduced new legislation to the House and Senate that would ban flavored tobacco products and increase cigarette taxes. House Bill 2068, inspired by multiple studies revealing the overwhelming preference for flavored tobacco among middle and high school students, aims to address the growing concern over youth tobacco and vape use.
Read morePoland’s e-cigarette regulations have taken a chaotic turn as the Ministry of Health surprised everyone with a new draft bill proposing a complete ban on e-cigarette sales, despite an existing bill in the Sejm that only prohibits sales to minors and nicotine-free e-cigarettes. This legislative overproduction has left many questioning the government’s coordination and control over key economic sectors.
Read moreThe fate of vaping device advertising in Paraguay now rests in the hands of the Senate, as the Chamber of Deputies accepted some of the Senate’s modifications to the bill regulating the consumption, sales, and other aspects related to pods, electronic cigarettes, and vaping devices. The central point of disagreement between the two legislative bodies revolves around the advertising of these products.
Read moreKentucky’s Senate Bill 100, which has cleared both the state House and Senate, would give investigators the authority to inspect any premises selling vaping products without the need for a search warrant. The bill, now awaiting Governor Andy Beshear’s signature, aims to curb the sale of these products to minors by establishing the Division of Tobacco, Nicotine, and Vapor Product Licensing within the Department of Beverage Control.
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