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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.
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.
The bill aims to curb underage sales and illegal operations by mandating FDA-approved products, detailed labeling, and a public product directory.
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.
La Ley de Seguridad de Vape de Virginia Occidental exige estrictos requisitos de licencia y ciudadanía para las tiendas de vape para reducir el acceso de menores de edad, lo que desencadena un debate sobre la equidad y el impacto en los negocios pequeños y de propiedad de inmigrantes.