New NC law targets vape shops
WSOC TV
New North Carolina regulations impose annual taxes and stricter age verification requirements on vape shops.Summary
A new provision in the North Carolina state budget introduces stricter regulations for vape shops, effective this October. The law requires these shops to pay a $1,000 annual state license tax and mandates strict age verification to prevent anyone under 21 from entering.
Additionally, the law grants the state expanded powers to investigate vape shops and seize illegal products, with tougher penalties for selling unauthorized items. While these rules specifically target vape shops, they do not currently apply to convenience stores, gas stations, or grocery stores that sell vaping products, despite calls from public health advocates to expand the restrictions.
(Source：WSOC TV)
