SB 559
Protecting Children from Illegal Vapes Act
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 559, the Protecting Children from Illegal Vapes Act, aims to regulate vapor products in West Virginia to protect public health and safety. The bill establishes a system for licensing retailers and distributors, creates a product registry, restricts sales to minors, and outlines penalties for violations. It designates the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration as the primary regulatory body and preempts local ordinances that conflict with the state’s regulations.
Key provisions
- Establishes a system for licensing retailers and distributors of vapor products.
- Creates a vapor product registry to track regulated products.
- Prohibits the sale of vapor products to individuals under 21 years of age.
- Authorizes the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration to inspect licensed premises and enforce regulations.
- Provides for administrative penalties (civil fines) for violations.
- Establishes criminal penalties for distributing unregistered vapor products.
- Preempts local ordinances that conflict with state regulations on vapor products.
- Requires manufacturers and distributors to comply with state and federal law.
Who is affected
- Retailers of vapor products
- Distributors of vapor products
- Manufacturers of vapor products
- Consumers of vapor products
- The Alcohol Beverage Control Administration
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