Fourth Circuit denies rehearing bid over stay allowing Virginia e-cigarette rules to be enforced
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a rehearing request regarding a stay that allows Virginia's e-cigarette regulations to remain in effect.Summary
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has rejected a petition for rehearing concerning its decision to uphold a stay on an order that previously blocked the enforcement of certain Virginia e-cigarette regulations. The petition was filed by Nova Distro Inc. and Tobacco Hut and Vape Fairfax Inc. The court’s decision means Virginia can continue enforcing the contested provisions while the appeal process continues. This stay is connected to a similar case pending in North Carolina. The vape companies argued the stay conflicted with Supreme Court precedent, but the court disagreed. The Fourth Circuit’s action follows an earlier decision granting Virginia the stay pending the outcome of the North Carolina case, which challenges restrictions on unapproved e-cigarettes.
(Source：2Firsts)
