A group of Wisconsin vape shop owners, organized as WiscoFAST, is anxiously awaiting a federal judge’s ruling on their lawsuit against a new state law set to ban most vaping products by September 1st. The law restricts sales to only those products that have received authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a list that currently excludes the vast majority of items sold in vape shops, particularly flavored e-liquids.
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Wisconsin lawmakers are circulating a bill that would create a separate, lower excise tax rate for certain alternative tobacco products, such as heated tobacco products (HTPs), which are deemed to pose a lower health risk than traditional cigarettes. The legislation, proposed by Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) and Rep. Chanz Green (R-Grand View), aims to enact a “risk-proportionate taxation” system.
Read moreFrom the bustling streets of Milwaukee to its serene northern forests, Wisconsin presents a unique and rapidly evolving regulatory landscape for vaping products. For consumers, retailers, and manufacturers, understanding these multifaceted regulations is essential for legal compliance and navigating the market. This guide provides an in-depth look at Wisconsin’s current and upcoming vaping laws, incorporating the latest legislative updates and authoritative sources to help you understand what’s legal, what’s changing, and what it means for you.
Read moreA coalition of e-cigarette distributors, Wisconsinites for Alternatives to Smoking and Tobacco (WiscoFAST), has filed a federal lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, challenging a new state law that bans the sale of most vaping products. The law, which took effect on July 1st, prohibits the sale of any vape devices not authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Read moreA new state law has taken effect in Wisconsin as of July 1st, effectively banning the sale of most popular vaping products that have not received authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The law prohibits retailers from ordering new, unapproved vaping products and sets a deadline of September 1st for them to clear existing inventory from their shelves, after which they could face fines of $1,000 per unlisted item sold.
Read moreThe Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has announced a noteworthy decrease in the rate of underage tobacco and vape sales by retailers in 2024. According to the annual Synar Survey, a statewide assessment of retailer violation rates, the percentage of retailers selling to underage consumers dropped from 13.6% in 2023 to 11.8% in 2024. Despite this improvement, public health officials emphasize that the rate remains unacceptably high and that continued efforts are necessary to maintain the downward trend.
Read moreA recent development in Wisconsin has seen the implementation of a new law, Wisconsin Act 73, which mandates that vape shops obtain retail licenses to operate. Prior to the passage of this law in December 2023, retailers selling only electronic vaping devices were not required to possess a license to sell vape products. Read more