New Vaping Regulations Take Effect: What You Need to Know Before Midnight

In response to the growing concerns about health risks and underage usage, several states in the U.S. have enacted stricter regulations on the sale and consumption of vaping products. This legislative trend reflects an increasing awareness of the potential health implications associated with vaping, particularly among young people. Recent studies have shown that e-cigarettes may not be as harmless as initially perceived. Initially marketed as a tool for adult smokers trying to quit traditional cigarettes, vaping has become popular among teenagers and young adults, raising worries about nicotine addiction in a generation that was smoking … Read more

Governor Roy Cooper Signs Key Legislation on Vaping and Transportation, Vetoes Two Bills in North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. — Governor Roy Cooper of North ametlina demonstrated a committed stance towards evolving state laws with his recent enactment of four legislative measures on Wednesday, addressing varied domains from vaping product regulations to alterations in transportation legislation. In a move to regulate the increasing market of vaping, Governor Cooper’s administration introduced an obligatory registry for vapor products through the North Carolina Department of Revenue. Set to come into full force by year’s end, this registry will require manufacturers of e-cigarettes and other nicotine-containing consumables to attain certification. This legislation also imposes strict penalties … Read more

Maryland Set to Enact Sweeping New Laws on July 1: Vaping Bans, Enhanced Military Benefits, and Tech Grants Unveiled

ANNAPOLis, Md. — On July 1, Maryland will see a sizable batch of legislation take effect, addressing a variety of issues from indoor vaping restrictions to enhanced support for military families, mirroring the state’s continuous legislative effort to adapt to modern challenges and concerns. These laws incorporate public health measures, consumer protection policies, and enrichments in military and educational settings, reflecting robust legislative activity that has also seen laws implemented earlier in January and set for October. One noteworthy law is the imposition of an indoor vaping ban across various indoor establishments including workplaces and … Read more

Texas Schools Crack Down on Youth Vaping with Disciplinary Alternative Education Programs

HOUSTON, TX – Since the implementation of a new Texas law aimed at curbing youth vaping, hundreds of students in Houston-area school districts have been sent to disciplinary alternative education programs, a move that some school administrators and advocates are questioning as too harsh. House Bill 114, which went into effect on September 1, requires public schools to remove any student caught with an e-cigarette and send them to a separate center designated for students in serious trouble. According to data collected by the Chronicle, in the largest five school districts in the Houston region, … Read more