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WV HB2020
Bill
Status
3/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Campbell
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the sale, gift, or furnishing of vapor products (e-cigarettes, vape pens, vapor cartridges) to anyone under 18 years of age
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Imposes a $10,000 fine on businesses that sell vapor products to minors, plus a mandatory 60-day closure of the business location
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Makes it a misdemeanor for individuals who sell vapor products to minors, with a $2,500 fine upon conviction
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Establishes escalating fines for tobacco product sales to minors: $50 for first offense, $250-$500 for second offense within two years, $500-$750 for third offense, and $1,000-$5,000 for subsequent offenses within five years
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Repeals the existing §16-9A-3 provision regarding sales to persons under 21, effectively focusing enforcement on the under-18 age restriction
Legislative Description
To make any business/individual either selling and/or giving any E-Cigarette (vape or cartridge) to anyone under the age of 18 a misdemeanor.
Crime
Last Action
To House Health and Human Resources
3/18/2025