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flag West Virginia's Vape Safety Act mandates strict licensing and citizenship requirements for vape shops to reduce underage access, sparking debate over fairness and impact on small and immigrant-owned businesses.

flag West Virginia’s House Bill 5437, the Vape Safety Act, would require vape and smoke shops to obtain state licenses from the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration, undergo background checks, pay high annual fees, and comply with strict rules including no residential use and U.S. citizenship for owners. flag The bill aims to curb underage sales and illegal operations by mandating FDA-approved products, detailed labeling, and a public product directory. flag While supporters say it strengthens oversight, critics warn the citizenship and residence bans could unfairly harm immigrant and small business owners, raising concerns about the bill’s fairness and effectiveness.

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