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Pennsylvania Cracks Down on Vape Products Not on State-Approved List
The law requires a state registry for electronic nicotine delivery systems, and one retailer says 95% of its vape inventory must be removed.
- Pennsylvania Act 57 took effect yesterday, establishing a mandatory state registry for e-cigarettes and prohibiting the sale of any nicotine vape product not on the state-approved list.
- State officials implemented the registry to keep nicotine products away from children, requiring manufacturers to obtain approval before selling; regulations apply to stores, online vendors, and manufacturers shipping into Pennsylvania.
- Shop owner Gina Kipp announced the closure of all three Cool Vapes locations, removing 95% of inventory to comply with the law and putting nine employees out of work.
- Attorney General Dave Sunday emphasized his duty to enforce the law, warning that violations result in fines ranging from $500 to $1,500 per product per day and license revocation.
- Only six of 28 manufacturers that applied have received approval so far, while future annual certifications for listed e-cigarettes are due by April 21, with applications accepted starting each February.
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