Tennessee lawmakers and public health advocates are pushing for further changes to the state’s vape regulations to empower authorities in reducing underage consumption. Following recent legislative updates that introduced a 10% vape tax and empowered the Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) to conduct compliance checks, stakeholders are now addressing gaps in enforcement capabilities.
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All businesses in Kentucky that sell tobacco, nicotine, and vapor products will be required to have a state-issued license by January 1, 2026. This new mandate stems from Senate Bill 100, signed into law by Governor Andy Beshear, which aims to strengthen enforcement and regulate the sale of these products across the commonwealth.
Read moreA Russian State Duma committee has recommended for its first reading a government-backed bill that would introduce mandatory licensing for the trade of all tobacco and nicotine-containing products, including vapes. The Duma’s Committee on Economic Policy endorsed the legislation, stating that its implementation would “strengthen effective control over the circulation of tobacco and nicotine-containing products, as well as increase the legality of this market.”
Read moreThe National City Council has unanimously approved a comprehensive tobacco retail licensing ordinance aimed at reducing youth access to tobacco and vaping products. The decision follows over a year of debate, prompted by what city officials described as a “serious problem with vaping among young people” in local schools.
Read moreAs the United Kingdom’s landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill works its way through Parliament, the convenience retailers who stand on the frontline of its implementation are raising their voices. They are calling for smarter, more practical nicotine policies that target the real problem – the booming illicit market – rather than penalizing compliant, tax-paying businesses. While there is broad support in principle for a national licensing scheme to sell tobacco and vape products, retailers are warning that unless it is fair, practical, and properly enforced, the new regulations could misfire, punishing the law-abiding while allowing criminal offenders to slip through the cracks. When it comes to the proposed generational smoking ban, however, the sentiment shifts from cautious optimism to deep-seated skepticism and disbelief.
Read moreImperial Brands is calling on retailers across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland to respond to a crucial Government call for evidence that will help design a new retail licensing scheme for all tobacco and vape products. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched the consultation, titled “Tobacco and Vapes: evidence to support legislation,” which will close on December 3, 2025.
Read moreThe United Kingdom’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2025 represents a fundamental shift in how tobacco, herbal smoking products, cigarette papers, vapes, and nicotine products will be regulated and sold. Beyond its public health goals, the Bill introduces a comprehensive national licensing scheme that will create a new regulatory landscape for retailers, drawing parallels to the existing framework for alcohol licensing but with its own unique complexities.
Read moreThe Columbia Heights City Council is deliberating a significant ordinance amendment that would ban the sale of all flavored commercial tobacco products, including vapes, and gradually phase out all tobacco licenses in the city through attrition. The proposal, which received a lengthy discussion at a recent council meeting, also includes provisions to prohibit coupons and discounts for tobacco products, set minimum prices and package sizes, and increase penalties for sales violations.
Read moreThe UK Labour government has announced proposals to introduce a mandatory licensing system for retailers selling vapes, cigarettes, and other nicotine products. This move aims to close a significant legal loophole where currently any business can sell these items, a situation that ministers argue makes cheap, illicit products too easily accessible to children.
Read moreLawmakers in Guam are debating Bill 3-38, landmark legislation that seeks to establish a comprehensive licensing and tax structure for electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), including vaping devices and e-cigarette products. The bill, authored by Senator Joe San Agustin, is positioned as a crucial first step to regulate a previously uncontrolled industry, with a dual focus on protecting public health and recovering revenue for government programs like the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority.
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