HB 2746
Relating to Vape Shop Regulations
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- Passed House of Delegates
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Bill overview
This bill, HB 2746, aims to regulate the sale of electronic smoking devices (e-cigarettes) in West Virginia. It prohibits retail licensees from selling these devices to minors, intoxicated individuals, or in ways that misrepresent their quality or quantity. The bill also establishes criminal penalties for violations and outlines specific restrictions on how these devices can be handled and sold, including requirements for packaging and supervision.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the sale of electronic smoking devices to individuals under 21.
- Prohibits the sale of electronic smoking devices to visibly impaired or intoxicated individuals.
- Outlaws altering or misrepresenting the quality or quantity of electronic smoking devices.
- Restricts the sale of electronic smoking devices outside of permitted hours.
- Prohibits the ingestion or consumption of electronic smoking devices on retail premises.
- Establishes criminal penalties for violations, including fines and imprisonment.
- Allows retail licensees to employ individuals under 18 with proper supervision.
- Requires electronic smoking device shops to adhere to state agency guidelines for safe sales.
Who is affected
- Retail licensees selling tobacco and vaping products
- Individuals under 21
- Individuals who are visibly impaired or intoxicated
- Vape shop owners and employees
- Consumers of electronic smoking devices
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