Ohio lawmakers want vaping registry, strict licensing in crackdown on unregulated market
Ohio lawmakers propose a statewide registry and strict licensing to crack down on the unregulated vaping market.Summary
Ohio lawmakers are introducing House Bill 849 to address the state's largely unchecked vaping market by establishing a statewide product registry and tightening licensing requirements for retailers. Sponsored by Republican Reps. Jodi Salvo and Phil Plummer, the bill would create a directory of vaping products that have received federal authorization, effectively banning the sale of unauthorized products. Proponents argue that the current system is failing to protect communities and schools from sophisticated, youth-targeted vaping products, many of which are imported from China. The legislation would ban marketing and packaging designed to appeal to minors, such as cartoon characters or celebrity imagery, and impose significant fees on retailers and distributors. Violations of the new rules would be classified as misdemeanors, with the bill pending in the House Public Safety Committee.
(Source：cleveland.com)
