A comprehensive report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum has exposed a deepening fiscal crisis in Wisconsin, where a dramatic decline in smoking rates has triggered a collapse in cigarette tax revenues. This budgetary shortfall is exacerbated by state tax policies that allow modern nicotine alternatives to escape equitable taxation.
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The state of Wisconsin has begun aggressively enforcing a new law restricting vape sales, levying nearly $13 million in fines against a single retailer for selling unauthorized products. Exclusive Tobacco, which operates a location in Oshkosh, was hit with two separate fines in October totaling over $12.8 million. The penalties stem from selling vapes not listed on the state’s approved directory, which limits sales to select FDA-authorized brands like Juul and Vuse.
Read moreA trade group representing Wisconsin smoke shops and vape users has taken its fight against the state’s new electronic cigarette ban to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. The group, Wisconsinites for Alternatives to Smoking and Tobacco Inc., argues that the Wisconsin law, which effectively bans vapes not listed on a state directory, is preempted by federal law. The law, which went into effect on September 1, 2025, requires vape manufacturers to be in partial or full compliance with the FDA’s premarket authorization requirements to be legally sold in the state.
Read moreFor tenants in Wisconsin, the question of whether they can legally smoke hemp or cannabis products on their rental property is becoming increasingly complex. While the state has clear restrictions on tobacco smoking in public spaces, regulations surrounding hemp and cannabis are far less defined, creating a potential gray area for renters and landlords alike.
Read moreWisconsin legislators are once again pushing a bill to raise the state’s legal age for purchasing tobacco and nicotine products to 21, aiming to align state law with federal regulations enacted in 2019. Currently, Wisconsin state statutes still list the purchasing age as 18, creating confusion for retailers and law enforcement.
Read moreWisconsin’s new state law banning the sale of most vaping products not pre-approved by the FDA has led to significant business challenges, a federal lawsuit, and allegations of “big tobacco” influence. The law, which requires retailers to clear their shelves of unapproved products by September 1st, has vape shop owners fearing for their survival.
Read moreA new Wisconsin state law that took effect on September 1st is causing significant disruption for vape shop owners, who worry it could force them out of business. The law requires retailers to stock only vaping products that have been officially approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), with non-compliance risking fines of $1,000 per day. While supporters say the law protects consumers, many retailers report a devastating impact on their inventory and sales.
Read moreFollowing the implementation of new restrictions on September 1st that effectively ban the sale of most vaping products in Wisconsin, a survey of readers reveals overwhelming opposition to the law. The new regulation, which creates a state-managed directory, prohibits the sale of any vape products that have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). While state officials champion the law as a “measured approach” to protect children from harmful products, the vast majority of respondents to an unscientific survey expressed frustration, with many former smokers fearing the policy will drive them back to more dangerous combustible cigarettes.
Read moreA new state law in Wisconsin, which took effect on September 1st, has dramatically reshaped the state’s vaping market, leading to empty shelves, fears of widespread business closures, and a federal lawsuit from the local vape industry. The law, part of a sweeping 2023 bill that overhauled various regulations, effectively bans the sale of most popular vaping products by creating a state-managed directory of “approved” items. This move, which supporters say is designed to protect children from unsafe and unregulated products, is being challenged by vape shop owners who argue it is an unconstitutional overreach that favors major tobacco companies at the expense of small businesses and adult consumers seeking smoking alternatives.
Read moreIn the Badger State, where scenic byways wind past dairy farms and major interstates like I-94 connect bustling cities, drivers often have questions about personal habits behind the wheel. A frequent query is: “Is it against the law to smoke a cigarette or vape while driving?” This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of Wisconsin’s laws on vaping and smoking behind the wheel, incorporating state statutes, official resources, and recent legislative developments to offer a complete picture for drivers.
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