2FIRSTS | Puerto Rico House Files P.C. 1070 to Ban Flavored Vaping Product Sales to Under-21s
Puerto Rico’s House of Representatives proposed a bill to ban the sale of flavored vaping products to individuals under 21.Summary
The Puerto Rico House of Representatives has introduced House Bill P.C. 1070, aiming to prohibit the sale of flavored vaping devices, liquids, and cartridges to those under 21. Speaker Carlos Méndez and Rep. Pedro Julio Santiago cited concerns about youth nicotine addiction, potential respiratory harms like “popcorn lung,” and the impact on developing brains as key reasons for the bill. They highlighted the evolving vaping market with customizable and potent devices, and the appeal of diverse aromas to teenagers. The bill would empower the Department of Health to regulate, fine, and confiscate non-compliant products, mirroring actions taken in several other U.S. states. The proposal comes as Puerto Rico sees a decline in traditional tobacco use but faces a new challenge with flavored e-cigarettes and vaporizers.
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