SB 900
Limiting sale of vape products in WV
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Bill overview
This bill aims to limit the sale of vape products (electronic smoking devices) in West Virginia by prohibiting the sale of unauthorized devices and setting penalties for selling authorized devices to individuals under 21. It requires manufacturers to obtain authorization from the FDA, establishes a system for tracking retailers and devices, and empowers the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission to enforce these regulations. The bill also addresses penalties for violations and requires reporting of citations.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the sale of unauthorized electronic smoking devices.
- Sets penalties for selling authorized electronic smoking devices to individuals under 21.
- Requires manufacturers to obtain FDA authorization for their devices.
- Establishes a system for tracking retailers and electronic smoking devices through a database maintained by the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission.
- Permits existing enforcement entities to enforce the new provisions.
- Requires wholesalers to sell only authorized electronic smoking devices and verify retailer compliance.
- Creates fines and penalties for manufacturers providing false information.
- Mandates reporting of citations to the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission.
Who is affected
- Retailers of tobacco and electronic smoking devices
- Manufacturers of electronic smoking devices
- Wholesalers of electronic smoking devices
- Consumers under 21 years of age
- The Alcohol Beverage Control Commission
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Primary sponsor
Stuart
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