SB 1000
Regulating vape and smoke shop retailers
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill, the Alternative Nicotine Product Regulatory Act of 2026, aims to regulate the sale and manufacturing of vape and smoke shop products in West Virginia. It establishes requirements for labeling, packaging, and safety standards, including child-resistant caps and tamper-evident packaging. The bill also creates a fund to support enforcement and prohibits marketing practices that appeal to minors, such as using cartoon imagery or mimicking popular food brands.
Key provisions
- Establishes requirements for e-liquid bottles to use child-resistant caps and tamper-evident packaging.
- Mandates specific warning statements on e-liquid labels.
- Prohibits the use of marketing tactics that appeal to minors, including cartoon imagery and mimicking food brands.
- Creates the Alternative Nicotine Products Compliance Fund to support enforcement.
- Defines key terms related to alternative nicotine products, such as ‘e-liquid’ and ‘minor’.
- Authorizes the Attorney General to investigate and enforce violations of the Act.
- Allows for civil penalties of up to $5,000 for violations.
- Sets a 90-day timeframe for the effective date of the Act.
Who is affected
- Vape shop retailers
- Manufacturers of alternative nicotine products
- Wholesalers of alternative nicotine products
- Consumers of alternative nicotine products
- The Department of Revenue
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