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SB 1000·WV·senate

Regulating vape and smoke shop retailers

Passed One ChamberFiled Feb 19, 2026
Sponsor: Rucker
Latest Action

To House Health and Human Resources

Mar 5, 2026

Summary

The bill creates the Alternative Nicotine Product Regulatory Act of 2026, which obligates any retailer that sells vaping or tobacco‑derived products to obtain a state license, meet character and background standards, and pay associated fees. It also bans using such shops as residences, restricts the sale of certain vapor products, and sets civil and criminal penalties for non‑compliance.

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