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WV SB1000
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Rucker
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AI Summary
- Establishes manufacturing and labeling requirements for alternative nicotine products including e-liquids, requiring child-proof caps, tamper-evident packaging, and nicotine addiction warning statements per federal standards
- Prohibits marketing alternative nicotine products using terms like "candy" or "bubble gum," cartoon characters, references to children's food brands, or designs imitating school supplies, toys, or electronics
- Authorizes the Department of Revenue to assess civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation against manufacturers, dealers, wholesalers, or retailers
- Empowers the Attorney General to seek injunctive relief and civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation for non-compliance
- Creates the Alternative Nicotine Products Compliance Fund to receive collected penalties and fund enforcement activities, with the act taking effect 90 days after passage
Legislative Description
Regulating vape and smoke shop retailers
Health
Last Action
To House Health and Human Resources
3/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Health & Human Resources3/5/2026
Health and Human Resources2/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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