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WV SB1000

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Rucker

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

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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