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WV SB130

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Rucker

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a state directory of approved e-cigarettes and e-cigarette liquids by September 1, 2026, requiring all products sold in West Virginia to be listed and manufacturers to obtain FDA marketing authorization
  • Requires manufacturers to submit annual certification forms with $100 fee per product, along with proof of FDA approval or pending application status
  • Prohibits sale of any e-cigarette or e-cigarette liquid not listed in the directory, with civil penalties of $100 per day per product for violations by retailers, wholesalers, distributors, or manufacturers
  • Mandates unannounced compliance checks for at least 33% of retailers and wholesalers annually, with follow-up inspections within 30 days for any violations
  • Grants joint enforcement and rulemaking authority to the State Tax Commissioner and Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner, with annual reporting to the legislature required starting December 31, 2026

Legislative Description

Creating E-cigarette and E-cigarette Liquid Directory

Consumer Protection

Last Action

To Finance

2/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/13/2026
Health and Human Resources1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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