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HB 5437·WV·house

Creating the Vape Safety Act

Signed into LawFiled Feb 11, 2026
Sponsor: Dave McCormick (R)
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Chapter 265, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

Jun 29, 2026

Summary

The Vape Safety Act creates a licensing system for any retailer that sells electronic cigarettes, vapor products, and related accessories. It sets rules for shop locations, advertising, product sales, and reporting, and makes violations a misdemeanor punishable by up to $10,000 and one year in jail. The law applies to owners and operators of vape or smoke shops, aiming to strengthen state oversight of these businesses.

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