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flag West Virginia advances vape bill requiring licenses, background checks, and FDA-compliant labeling to curb youth vaping.

flag West Virginia’s Vape Safety Act (HB 5437) advanced to the House Judiciary Committee in February 2026, aiming to regulate vape and smoke shops by requiring state licenses for retailers with at least 33% of space dedicated to nicotine or vapor products. flag The bill, sponsored by Delegate David McCormick, mandates background checks, U.S. citizenship, and annual fees, with penalties up to $10,000 and a year in jail for unlicensed operation. flag It establishes a public Vapor Product Directory requiring FDA authorization or pending PMTA approval, with unlisted products deemed contraband and subject to daily $100 fines for sale. flag The law also bans youth-targeted marketing and mandates detailed labeling, including ingredient disclosure and health warnings, to combat a youth vaping crisis fueled by illegal, often illicitly imported products.

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