North Carolina Lawmakers Pass Vape Registry Bill
North Carolina Capitol Building in Raleigh (Credit: PaBrady 63)
The North Carolina General Assembly has passed legislation to create a registry for vaping products, allowing for the sale of only a limited number of products.
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the proposal last week, and it advanced through its final committee stop Thursday, setting it up for a vote on the Senate floor. The proposal was added to HB 900, which deals with Wake County leadership academies.
The new rules go into effect Dec. 1. Critics—including owners of vape stores and convenience stores that sell vaping products—say they could harm their bottom lines and potentially put them out of business.
State lawmakers who support the bill cite health concerns and fears that vaping products are being marketed toward children using bright colors and sweet, candy-like flavors.
