Lawmakers boost teen vaping laws to combat addiction

Alabama’s HB8 Law tightens grip on vape retailers - The Troy Messenger

By: Matthew Phillips A new law went into effect on June 1, mandating that vape retailers across Alabama comply with House Bill 8 (HB8), a new state law designed to regulate the sale and marketing of tobacco and nicotine products, with a focus on preventing underage use. This newly signed law introduces several new requirements: Vape products must be manufactured in the United States, liquid nicotine must be sold in child-resistant packaging and …

Lawmakers boost teen vaping laws to combat addiction

A bill aimed at improving how public schools handle student discipline is awaiting the governor’s signature. Part of House Bill 6 will affect how public schools deal with students caught vaping. This spring, San Antonio city lawmakers passed a law banning vape shops near schools and daycares. According to a map provided by the city, there are over 200 exclusive vape shops within the city limits, with 36 percent of them located close to schools. …

NC lawmakers debate raising age to 21 to purchase tobacco and vaping products - WCCB Charlotte's CW

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – North Carolina state lawmakers are debating whether to raise the age limit for people to buy tobacco products. The current law allows eighteen year olds to buy tobacco and vape products. A proposed bill would raise the age to 21. The bill is named after 15-year-old Solomon Wynn. Doctors say he died after complications from vaping. Thursday would have been his 17th birthday. But instead of planning a birthday, his stepmother is …