AUG2020 Vapor CTA Page

All CTA posted and listed by date below intro

We hope you find this page helpful. Please let us know. We welcome feedback on CTA and/or VapeSling® products. Reach us anytime on the contact page or [email protected], or [email protected]

Click on links below to reach out to your state or local area Reps asking their support for HR1136 and opposition to S.3319. Unite to fight for our right to VAPE!

Use the NEW Easy Interactive State Vapor Law Map. Lists every detail for your Local Vapor State.
List of your Local lawmakers via your zip code
Contact the White House via browser
HR1136 in PDF

Here are some materials you can share on social media and/or as flyers around town.

VSLLC /VapersArmy Daily Updates

VSLLC conducts daily research for new CTA’s (Calls to Action) to publish and alert the community.

On occasion, one of the esteemed #2019VapeFight .org’s may publish a CTA later in the day. It may pass us till the next day. Please Help this page—> Such as ON IG, we have received several CTA Alerts from concerned Vapers (#VapeWarriors). We appreciate this and please continue to share. We will publish your handle when you tag us for the alert. Thank you VapersArmy!

The Vape Community is family…being part of a family means doing your part. Please advocate for Vapor as Harm reduction for you and future vapers.

Latest CTA listings

8/28/20 National – FDA Citizen’s Petition – PMTA Delay
8/18/20 Update: CA – Stop a Flavor Ban! (SB 793)
8/10/20 AZ – Phoenix – Stop A Flavor Ban!
7/23/20 CA – Stop a Flavor Ban! (SB 793)
7/18/20 US – Keep Vape Mail Legal! (Reject S.1253)
7/17/20 NEW VTA CTA! Take Action Now to Reject S.1253 illegal VapeMail
7/14/20 MT – Stop the Health Department Flavor Ban!
7/13/20 CA – Stop a Flavor Ban! (SB 793)
6/24/20 MT – Stop the Health Department Flavor Ban!
6/10/20 Colorado, Say NO to New Vapor Tax. A Vote is happening this week.
6/5/20 CA – Stop a Flavor Ban! (SB 793)
5/28/20 MN – Edina – Stop a Flavor Ban! (June 2nd)
5/19/20

CA – Stop a Flavor Ban! (SB 793)

MO – Stop a Vapor Ban Disguised as Product Registration!

CA – Oakland – Stop a Total Flavor Ban!flavor

4/01/20 NY – (UPDATED) Stand Up to Vaping/Flavor Bans!
3/30/20 National – #EssentialToUs! – Keep Vape Shops Open!
3/24/20 NY – (UPDATED) Stand Up to Vaping/Flavor Bans!
3/12/20

IL – Stop A Flavor Ban Before It Gets Started!

FL – (Updated) Stop a Flavor Ban!

3/10/20 HI – Stop a Flavor Ban (HB 2457)!
3/5/20 FL – (Updated) Stop a Flavor Ban!
3/3/20

CT – Stop a Flavor Ban (HB 5020)!

CO – Stop a Flavor Ban (HB 20-1319)!

AK – Stop a Vapor Tax (SB 182)!

VA – Remove a Vapor Tax From the Budget!

3/2/20

VT – Stop Flavors Prohibition (S.288)!

Posted 2/27/20 NY – Suffolk County – (Hearing) Stop Government Overreach into Private Homes!

Posted 2/22/20 Vaping Prohibition is On the Table in Congress!
Posted 2/20/20

MN – Stop a Flavor Ban (HF 3032)!

GA – Stop a Vapor Tax (HB 864)!

FL – (Updated) Take Action to Stop an Online Sales Ban and Vape Tax!

WV – Stop a Tax Hike on Vapor Products (Three Bills)!

July 17, 2020July 17, 2020

NEW VTA CTA: Reject S.1253 U.S. VapeMail Illegal

WE NEED YOU TO SOUND OFF AND TAKE ACTION NOW! Details for how to take action here.

FROM THE TRENCHES
July 17, 2020

VTA is the national association defending your right to vape and sell vapor products because we are all in this together.

CALL TO ACTION: DEFEND YOUR ACCESS TO VAPOR PRODUCTS
On July 2, the Senate passed S. 1253 – dubbed Preventing the Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Youth Act – a bill that would effectively prohibit online sales of e-cigarettes and would outright prohibit the USPS from delivering vapor products. This bill, driven by Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), places e-cigarettes into the Preventing All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2009 (PACT) Act. Forcing e-cigarettes into the PACT Act is a simplistic concept that is antiquated, unnecessary, and completely out of step with the times. First, the bill’s “signature on delivery” requirement will require contact during every delivery at a time when the nation’s online sales model is now “contact-less” delivery to protect against COVID-19. Second, those fortunate to still have jobs are working harder than ever to make ends meet, and first and second shift workers don’t have the time to drive to stores during business hours, nor the ability to sit at home waiting to sign for a delivery of their vapor products. Third, hard pressed Americans can’t absorb the exorbitant cost of an additional $6.00 per transaction just to have the product delivered to their door, assuming any common carriers will even continue to deliver.We expect the House to vote on the bill when it returns from recess next week. VTA’s team in D.C. is actively working on this issue, but we need YOUR help. WE NEED YOU TO SOUND OFF AND TAKE ACTION NOW! Details for how to take action here.

July 13, 2020August 10, 2020

JULY2020 Vapor CTA Page

All CTA posted and listed by date below intro

We hope you find this page helpful. Please let us know. We welcome feedback on CTA and/or VapeSling® products. Reach us anytime on the contact page or [email protected], or [email protected]

Click on links below to reach out to your state or local area Reps asking their support for HR1136 and opposition to S.3319. Unite to fight for our right to VAPE!

Use the NEW Easy Interactive State Vapor Law Map. Lists every detail for your Local Vapor State.
List of your Local lawmakers via your zip code
Contact the White House via browser
HR1136 in PDF

Here are some materials you can share on social media and/or as flyers around town.

VSLLC /VapersArmy Daily Updates

VSLLC conducts daily research for new CTA’s (Calls to Action) to publish and alert the community.

The Vape Community is family…being part of a family means doing your part. Please advocate for Vapor as Harm reduction for you and future vapers.

Latest CTA listings

8/10/20 AZ – Phoenix – Stop A Flavor Ban!
7/23/20 CA – Stop a Flavor Ban! (SB 793)
7/18/20 US – Keep Vape Mail Legal! (Reject S.1253)
7/17/20 NEW VTA CTA! Take Action Now to Reject S.1253 illegal VapeMail
7/14/20 MT – Stop the Health Department Flavor Ban!
7/13/20 CA – Stop a Flavor Ban! (SB 793)
6/24/20 MT – Stop the Health Department Flavor Ban!
6/10/20 Colorado, Say NO to New Vapor Tax. A Vote is happening this week.
6/5/20 CA – Stop a Flavor Ban! (SB 793)
5/28/20 MN – Edina – Stop a Flavor Ban! (June 2nd)
5/19/20

CA – Stop a Flavor Ban! (SB 793)

MO – Stop a Vapor Ban Disguised as Product Registration!

CA – Oakland – Stop a Total Flavor Ban!flavor

4/01/20 NY – (UPDATED) Stand Up to Vaping/Flavor Bans!
3/30/20 National – #EssentialToUs! – Keep Vape Shops Open!
3/24/20 NY – (UPDATED) Stand Up to Vaping/Flavor Bans!
3/12/20

IL – Stop A Flavor Ban Before It Gets Started!

FL – (Updated) Stop a Flavor Ban!

3/10/20 HI – Stop a Flavor Ban (HB 2457)!
3/5/20 FL – (Updated) Stop a Flavor Ban!
3/3/20

CT – Stop a Flavor Ban (HB 5020)!

CO – Stop a Flavor Ban (HB 20-1319)!

AK – Stop a Vapor Tax (SB 182)!

VA – Remove a Vapor Tax From the Budget!

3/2/20

VT – Stop Flavors Prohibition (S.288)!

Posted 2/27/20 NY – Suffolk County – (Hearing) Stop Government Overreach into Private Homes!

Posted 2/22/20 Vaping Prohibition is On the Table in Congress!
Posted 2/20/20

MN – Stop a Flavor Ban (HF 3032)!

GA – Stop a Vapor Tax (HB 864)!

FL – (Updated) Take Action to Stop an Online Sales Ban and Vape Tax!

WV – Stop a Tax Hike on Vapor Products (Three Bills)!

MD – Stop Several Flavor Ban Bills!

Posted 2/18/20

MN – Stop a Flavor Ban (HF 3032)!

GA – Stop a Vapor Tax (HB 864)!

WV – Stop a Tax Hike on Vapor Products (Three Bills)!

MD – Stop Several Flavor Ban Bills!

SD – Stop a Flavor Ban (HB 1064)!

Posted 2/14/20 KS – Stop a Public Vaping Ban!
Posted 2/12/20

VA – Stop a Flavor Ban (Concluded) (SB 966)!

HI – Stop a Flavor Ban (SB 2903)!

RI – Get a Flavor Ban, Vape Tax, and Nicotine Cap Out of the Budget (HB 7171, Art. 21)

Posted 2/11/20 KS – Stop a Flavor Ban (HB 2563)!
Posted 2/10/20

VA – Stop a Flavor Ban (SB 966)!

NE – Stop an Indoor Vaping Ban! (LB 840)

VA – Oppose Arbitrary Nicotine Limits and Online Sales Bans!

SD – Stop a Flavor Ban (HB 1064)!

WA – Stop a Vapor Tax and Unreasonable Product Standards! (SB 6254)

Posted 2/6/20 VA – Oppose Arbitrary Nicotine Limits and Online Sales Bans!
Posted 2/4/20 OR – Stop a Flavor Ban! (Public Hearing for SB 1577)
Posted 2/1/20 NE – Stand Up To A Flavor Ban (LB 1176)
Posted 1/31/20 NM – Stand Up to a Flavor Ban! (SB 91)
Posted 1/30/20

FL – (Updated) Take Action to Stop an Online Sales Ban and Vape Tax!

ME – Stop and All-Out Ban on Vapor Products! (SP 725)

VA -Stand Up to Vapor taxes!

IN – Stop an Unscientific Nicotine Cap on Vaping!

Posted 1/28/20

RI – Speak Up Against the Flavor Ban (Rally – 01.29.20)

KS – Stop a Public Vaping Ban!

VT – Stop Flavors Prohibition (S.288)!

Posted 1/24/20 MD – Stop Outrageous Taxes on Safer Alternatives to Smoking! (SB 3)
Posted 1/19/20 FL – Take action to stop an online sales ban! (SB 810)
Posted 1/17/20 NY – (UPDATED) Stand Up to Vaping/Flavor Bans!
Posted 1/16/20 WA – Rally & Stop a Permanent Flavor Ban! (HB 1932)
Posted 1/14/20 NH – Stop a Flavor Ban and Temporary Sales Ban (Public Hearing – 1/15/2020)
Posted 1/11/20 NJ – Stop the Flavor Ban! (UPDATED) !
Posted 1/7/20

DC – Stop the Flavor Ban – Send in your comments!

NJ – Stop the Flavor Ban! (A3178 and S3265) UPDATED!

June 29, 2020July 21, 2020

Reject Ban on Vape Mail via U.S. Mail

US – Keep Vape Mail Legal! (Reject S.1253)

(Update – 07.18.20)

S. 1253 has already passed the Senate and will now be voted on by the House, maybe as soon as Monday (7/20). If passed, this bill will outlaw vape mail through the US Postal Service and within six months it will be illegal to ship any vapor products via USPS.

What happens to online purchases?
Banning USPS from shipping vapor products will force companies to use private carriers like FedEx and UPS. In addition to these carriers being more expensive than USPS, they also do not deliver mail to all Americans. Private carriers routinely outsource deliveries to rural areas or neighborhoods they deem “dangerous” to USPS in order to cut costs. Removing USPS as an option means that some people will have no way of purchasing vapor products. For everyone else, it means they will pay higher prices and they’ll be forced to break social distancing rules because a signature will be required on delivery. Additionally, private carriers could eventually cave to political pressures and also ban the shipment of vapor products.

Can’t we just purchase in stores instead?
Not all consumers of vapor products have access to brick and mortar stores due to their health, disabilities, or even their location. And with the PMTA deadline quickly approaching in September, the selection of products deemed legal by the government will be so small that many stores won’t be able to legally stay open.

Meanwhile, cigarettes will remain the most visible and widely accessible tobacco product in the history of the world.

Why are they doing this?
The supporters of this bill argue that preventing the shipment of vapor products will prevent teens from getting their hands on it, and reduce youth usage. What they don’t tell you is that less than 6% of youth report buying vapor products online, according to the CDC’s 2018 National Youth Tobacco Survey. Most young people report getting vapor products and other age-restricted products from friends, family, and informal sources–sources that are about to become much more popular after September.

Not only is S. 1253 a solution in search of a problem;

it’s part of the problem!

(Update 07.06.20)

S. 1253, which would prohibit shipping vapor products through the USPS (just like the ban on mailing cigarettes) was passed by the Senate on July 2, and the text of the amended bill is finally available on congress .gov.

While a significant amendment was adopted that requires an extensive list of research to be completed, the effect of the bill remains the same: No vapor products will be allowed to be shipped via the USPS. This means increased costs to consumers and new barriers to access for law-abiding adults.

At the same time, this bill will do very little to discourage young people from seeking out informal sources of age-restricted and illicit products. Friends, family, and strangers will continue supplying underage experimenters while people who don’t have access to a reliable brick and mortar vape shop will be pressured to return to smoking. (Cigarettes are still the most widely sold and popular tobacco product on the market!)

Take action now and urge your representative to reject S. 1253!

(Update 07.02.10)

S. 1253, which would prohibit mailing vapor products through the USPS and require signature on delivery (with added cost) may be heading to a vote by the full senate within the hour.

If you think that protecting access to low-risk vapor products for people who can’t get to a vape shop is valuable, then now is the time to surge emails to your senators.

Take action now and urge your senators to reject S. 1253!

(Update – 06.29.20)

Last week, CASAA members sent more than 3000 messages to congress urging officials to reject a ban on vape mail shipped via the USPS. Despite your response, S. 1253 is getting closer to moving forward by the day.

We need a sustained response to this bill in order to demonstrate to lawmakers that many people rely on getting vapor products by mail and that consumers shouldn’t be paying unnecessary extra costs in order to access safer alternatives to smoking.
Please click here to take action now
by contacting your senators
and urging them to reject this bill.
In the midst of a pandemic involving a severe respiratory illness, the last thing that officials should be implementing is a policy that threatens to send millions of people back to smoking!

Thank you for taking action!
– CASAA Legislative Team

June 19, 2020June 29, 2020

June2020 ECigIntelligence Survey

Start the survey!

TO ALL AMERICANS WHO TRY TO QUIT SMOKING OR HAVE ALREADY DONE SO!
ECigIntelligence is running its first US Survey on the usage of alternative nicotine products!

The aim of this study is to better understand the range of tobacco products used by nicotine users, including vape, traditional tobacco (cigarettes, cigars etc.), oral tobacco (chew/dip/snuff/snus), nicotine pouches (tobacco-free) and other nicotine products.We believe that highlighting and publishing reputable data on this sector brings a better understanding amongst stakeholders and will likely result in more informed regulation.

Start the survey!

Rest assured, all your responses will be kept anonymous and should take 5-10 minutes to complete.

June 10, 2020June 10, 2020

Colorado, Say No To Vapor Tax 2020

ACT NOW – IMMEDIATE CALL TO ACTION NEEDED IN COLORADO TO FIGHT DESTRUCTIVE TAX INCREASE

This week, the Colorado legislature is set to vote on a measure which includes a significant tax increase on vapor products. As Coloradans reel with the impacts of the current pandemic, lawmakers are trying to sneak in this backdoor tax while allowing for little to no debate or input from the vapor industry.

We need your help to ensure that this tax does not pass the legislature. Below, please find an email template that we urge you to send to your state representatives, listed here: https://leg.colorado.gov/findmylegislator

Call, email, take to social media. Tell your state legislators today to say NO to a tax increase on vapor products. Be sure to follow VTA on Twitter and Facebook for up-to-date information on this legislation.

Thank you for working with us in our fight to save vapor.

Sincerely,

Tony Abboud
Executive Director

SUBJ: VOTE NO ON HARMFUL TAX LEGISLATION

I am writing as a voter, taxpayer, and constituent urging you to oppose a tax increase on vapor products.

Studies show that taxing vapor products pushes adults back to traditional cigarettes — which is the last thing we should be doing in the midst of a global pandemic. A study by the National Institutes of Health published in February of 2020 showed that for every 10% increase in e-cigarette prices due to taxes, sales were reduced by 26%. More importantly, this increased use of traditional cigarettes by 11%.

Additionally, tax policies place a disproportionate strain on small businesses and consumers. Small businesses are already suffering extreme cash flow problems due to the coronavirus. Now is not the time to impose an increased tax that will only force them to shut their doors. It is simple: taxes close businesses.

I hope you will review this material and seriously consider the implications of this legislation before voting.

Thank you for your time,
[INSERT YOUR NAME]

June 5, 2020July 13, 2020

JUN2020 Vapor CTA Page

All CTA posted and listed by date below intro

We hope you find this page helpful. Please let us know. We welcome feedback on CTA and/or VapeSling® products. Reach us anytime on the contact page or [email protected], or [email protected]

Click on links below to reach out to your state or local area Reps asking their support for HR1136 and opposition to S.3319. Unite to fight for our right to VAPE!

Use the NEW Easy Interactive State Vapor Law Map. Lists every detail for your Local Vapor State.
List of your Local lawmakers via your zip code
Contact the White House via browser
HR1136 in PDF

Here are some materials you can share on social media and/or as flyers around town.

VSLLC /VapersArmy Daily Updates

VSLLC conducts daily research for new CTA’s (Calls to Action) to publish and alert the community.

The Vape Community is family…being part of a family means doing your part. Please advocate for Vapor as Harm reduction for you and future vapers.

Latest CTA listings

7/13/20 CA – Stop a Flavor Ban! (SB 793)
6/24/20 MT – Stop the Health Department Flavor Ban!
6/10/20 Colorado, Say NO to New Vapor Tax. A Vote is happening this week.
6/5/20 CA – Stop a Flavor Ban! (SB 793)
5/28/20 MN – Edina – Stop a Flavor Ban! (June 2nd)
5/19/20

CA – Stop a Flavor Ban! (SB 793)

MO – Stop a Vapor Ban Disguised as Product Registration!

CA – Oakland – Stop a Total Flavor Ban!flavor

4/01/20 NY – (UPDATED) Stand Up to Vaping/Flavor Bans!
3/30/20 National – #EssentialToUs! – Keep Vape Shops Open!
3/24/20 NY – (UPDATED) Stand Up to Vaping/Flavor Bans!
3/12/20

IL – Stop A Flavor Ban Before It Gets Started!

FL – (Updated) Stop a Flavor Ban!

3/10/20 HI – Stop a Flavor Ban (HB 2457)!
3/5/20 FL – (Updated) Stop a Flavor Ban!
3/3/20

CT – Stop a Flavor Ban (HB 5020)!

CO – Stop a Flavor Ban (HB 20-1319)!

AK – Stop a Vapor Tax (SB 182)!

VA – Remove a Vapor Tax From the Budget!

3/2/20

VT – Stop Flavors Prohibition (S.288)!

Posted 2/27/20 NY – Suffolk County – (Hearing) Stop Government Overreach into Private Homes!

Posted 2/22/20 Vaping Prohibition is On the Table in Congress!
Posted 2/20/20

MN – Stop a Flavor Ban (HF 3032)!

GA – Stop a Vapor Tax (HB 864)!

FL – (Updated) Take Action to Stop an Online Sales Ban and Vape Tax!

WV – Stop a Tax Hike on Vapor Products (Three Bills)!

MD – Stop Several Flavor Ban Bills!

Posted 2/18/20

MN – Stop a Flavor Ban (HF 3032)!

GA – Stop a Vapor Tax (HB 864)!

WV – Stop a Tax Hike on Vapor Products (Three Bills)!

MD – Stop Several Flavor Ban Bills!

SD – Stop a Flavor Ban (HB 1064)!

Posted 2/14/20 KS – Stop a Public Vaping Ban!
Posted 2/12/20

VA – Stop a Flavor Ban (Concluded) (SB 966)!

HI – Stop a Flavor Ban (SB 2903)!

RI – Get a Flavor Ban, Vape Tax, and Nicotine Cap Out of the Budget (HB 7171, Art. 21)

Posted 2/11/20 KS – Stop a Flavor Ban (HB 2563)!
Posted 2/10/20

VA – Stop a Flavor Ban (SB 966)!

NE – Stop an Indoor Vaping Ban! (LB 840)

VA – Oppose Arbitrary Nicotine Limits and Online Sales Bans!

SD – Stop a Flavor Ban (HB 1064)!

WA – Stop a Vapor Tax and Unreasonable Product Standards! (SB 6254)

Posted 2/6/20 VA – Oppose Arbitrary Nicotine Limits and Online Sales Bans!
Posted 2/4/20 OR – Stop a Flavor Ban! (Public Hearing for SB 1577)
Posted 2/1/20 NE – Stand Up To A Flavor Ban (LB 1176)
Posted 1/31/20 NM – Stand Up to a Flavor Ban! (SB 91)
Posted 1/30/20

FL – (Updated) Take Action to Stop an Online Sales Ban and Vape Tax!

ME – Stop and All-Out Ban on Vapor Products! (SP 725)

VA -Stand Up to Vapor taxes!

IN – Stop an Unscientific Nicotine Cap on Vaping!

Posted 1/28/20

RI – Speak Up Against the Flavor Ban (Rally – 01.29.20)

KS – Stop a Public Vaping Ban!

VT – Stop Flavors Prohibition (S.288)!

Posted 1/24/20 MD – Stop Outrageous Taxes on Safer Alternatives to Smoking! (SB 3)
Posted 1/19/20 FL – Take action to stop an online sales ban! (SB 810)
Posted 1/17/20 NY – (UPDATED) Stand Up to Vaping/Flavor Bans!
Posted 1/16/20 WA – Rally & Stop a Permanent Flavor Ban! (HB 1932)
Posted 1/14/20 NH – Stop a Flavor Ban and Temporary Sales Ban (Public Hearing – 1/15/2020)
Posted 1/11/20 NJ – Stop the Flavor Ban! (UPDATED) !
Posted 1/7/20

DC – Stop the Flavor Ban – Send in your comments!

NJ – Stop the Flavor Ban! (A3178 and S3265) UPDATED!

May 19, 2020June 5, 2020

MAY2020 Vapor CTA Page

All CTA posted and listed by date below intro

We hope you find this page helpful. Please let us know. We welcome feedback on CTA and/or VapeSling® products. Reach us anytime on the contact page or [email protected], or [email protected]

Click on links below to reach out to your state or local area Reps asking their support for HR1136 and opposition to S.3319. Unite to fight for our right to VAPE!

Use the NEW Easy Interactive State Vapor Law Map. Lists every detail for your Local Vapor State.
List of your Local lawmakers via your zip code
Contact the White House via browser
HR1136 in PDF

Here are some materials you can share on social media and/or as flyers around town.

VSLLC /VapersArmy Daily Updates

VSLLC conducts daily research for new CTA’s (Calls to Action) to publish and alert the community.

The Vape Community is family…being part of a family means doing your part. Please advocate for Vapor as Harm reduction for you and future vapers.

Latest CTA listings

6/5/20 CA – Stop a Flavor Ban! (SB 793)
5/28/20 MN – Edina – Stop a Flavor Ban! (June 2nd)
5/19/20

CA – Stop a Flavor Ban! (SB 793)

MO – Stop a Vapor Ban Disguised as Product Registration!

CA – Oakland – Stop a Total Flavor Ban!flavor

4/01/20 NY – (UPDATED) Stand Up to Vaping/Flavor Bans!
3/30/20 National – #EssentialToUs! – Keep Vape Shops Open!
3/24/20 NY – (UPDATED) Stand Up to Vaping/Flavor Bans!
3/12/20

IL – Stop A Flavor Ban Before It Gets Started!

FL – (Updated) Stop a Flavor Ban!

3/10/20 HI – Stop a Flavor Ban (HB 2457)!
3/5/20 FL – (Updated) Stop a Flavor Ban!
3/3/20

CT – Stop a Flavor Ban (HB 5020)!

CO – Stop a Flavor Ban (HB 20-1319)!

AK – Stop a Vapor Tax (SB 182)!

VA – Remove a Vapor Tax From the Budget!

3/2/20

VT – Stop Flavors Prohibition (S.288)!

Posted 2/27/20 NY – Suffolk County – (Hearing) Stop Government Overreach into Private Homes!

Posted 2/22/20 Vaping Prohibition is On the Table in Congress!
Posted 2/20/20

MN – Stop a Flavor Ban (HF 3032)!

GA – Stop a Vapor Tax (HB 864)!

FL – (Updated) Take Action to Stop an Online Sales Ban and Vape Tax!

WV – Stop a Tax Hike on Vapor Products (Three Bills)!

MD – Stop Several Flavor Ban Bills!

Posted 2/18/20

MN – Stop a Flavor Ban (HF 3032)!

GA – Stop a Vapor Tax (HB 864)!

WV – Stop a Tax Hike on Vapor Products (Three Bills)!

MD – Stop Several Flavor Ban Bills!

SD – Stop a Flavor Ban (HB 1064)!

Posted 2/14/20 KS – Stop a Public Vaping Ban!
Posted 2/12/20

VA – Stop a Flavor Ban (Concluded) (SB 966)!

HI – Stop a Flavor Ban (SB 2903)!

RI – Get a Flavor Ban, Vape Tax, and Nicotine Cap Out of the Budget (HB 7171, Art. 21)

Posted 2/11/20 KS – Stop a Flavor Ban (HB 2563)!
Posted 2/10/20

VA – Stop a Flavor Ban (SB 966)!

NE – Stop an Indoor Vaping Ban! (LB 840)

VA – Oppose Arbitrary Nicotine Limits and Online Sales Bans!

SD – Stop a Flavor Ban (HB 1064)!

WA – Stop a Vapor Tax and Unreasonable Product Standards! (SB 6254)

Posted 2/6/20 VA – Oppose Arbitrary Nicotine Limits and Online Sales Bans!
Posted 2/4/20 OR – Stop a Flavor Ban! (Public Hearing for SB 1577)
Posted 2/1/20 NE – Stand Up To A Flavor Ban (LB 1176)
Posted 1/31/20 NM – Stand Up to a Flavor Ban! (SB 91)
Posted 1/30/20

FL – (Updated) Take Action to Stop an Online Sales Ban and Vape Tax!

ME – Stop and All-Out Ban on Vapor Products! (SP 725)

VA -Stand Up to Vapor taxes!

IN – Stop an Unscientific Nicotine Cap on Vaping!

Posted 1/28/20

RI – Speak Up Against the Flavor Ban (Rally – 01.29.20)

KS – Stop a Public Vaping Ban!

VT – Stop Flavors Prohibition (S.288)!

Posted 1/24/20 MD – Stop Outrageous Taxes on Safer Alternatives to Smoking! (SB 3)
Posted 1/19/20 FL – Take action to stop an online sales ban! (SB 810)
Posted 1/17/20 NY – (UPDATED) Stand Up to Vaping/Flavor Bans!
Posted 1/16/20 WA – Rally & Stop a Permanent Flavor Ban! (HB 1932)
Posted 1/14/20 NH – Stop a Flavor Ban and Temporary Sales Ban (Public Hearing – 1/15/2020)
Posted 1/11/20 NJ – Stop the Flavor Ban! (UPDATED) !
Posted 1/7/20

DC – Stop the Flavor Ban – Send in your comments!

NJ – Stop the Flavor Ban! (A3178 and S3265) UPDATED!

April 6, 2020April 6, 2020

State Of Vapor Laws in U.S. States – April 2020

FROM THE TRENCHES
April 3, 2020

This week has been another busy week for VTA. As our federal and state governments respond aggressively to the COVID-19 pandemic, VTA remains fully engaged in supporting and advocating for the rights of our community. We ask that you do your part to ensure that we slow the further spread of the virus. We are all in this together.

FDA SEEKS PMTA DEADLINE EXTENSION; COURT ISSUES INDICATIVE RULING
This week, the FDA submitted a letter to the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, in American Academy of Pediatrics, et al. v. FDA, et al., asking Judge Grimm to extend the May 12, 2020 court-ordered PMTA deadline by 120-days to September 9, 2020 “in light of the global outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new coronavirus.”

In deciding to request a 120-day extension, the FDA noted that it had received requests from numerous trade associations and companies, including consultants involved in the PMTA process, for extensions “between 8 weeks and 180 days, with the majority of requests for 180 days.” VTA was one of those trade associations that submitted a request to the FDA and did so on March 20, 2020 outlining the basis and necessity for deadline extensions for large manufacturers and small manufacturers. VTA also encouraged the FDA to utilize the additional time to implement PMTA process modifications that will ensure the survival of small businesses and a diverse array of the vapor products on which former smokers now rely.

The District Court initially set a briefing schedule to allow the Plaintiffs time to present their arguments (even though they did not object to the FDA’s request) that ran dangerously close to the May 12, 2020 deadline. However, the Plaintiffs filed their written statement early and, today, the District Court issued an “Indicative Ruling” stating that if the case is remanded to the District Court from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (where the case currently resides), the District Court would extend the May 12, 2020 PMTA deadline to September 9, 2020.

This is an important development and with the understanding that no official order has yet extended the deadline, we presume that if the Court of Appeals remands the case promptly, the District Court will convert the Indicative Ruling into a former order extending the deadline. However, until that time, the deadline remains May 12, 2020. Upon the entry of the final order, we anticipate that the FDA will update its January 2020 guidance as indicated. We will keep you apprised of developments.

IOWA ATTORNEY GENERAL, PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS, SEND LETTER TO FDA COMBATING CORONAVIRUS AND VAPING ACCUSATIONS
On Tuesday, Iowa’s Attorney General, Thomas J. Miller, sent a letter to Mitchell Zeller, Director of Center for Tobacco Products at the FDA, challenging the basis of comments made by an FDA spokesperson linking coronavirus and vaping. The letter addressed the seriousness of miscommunication during this time and offered advice to the FDA for how it should be communicating the risks of smoking and vaping at this time, i.e., based on science. The letter was signed by Attorney General Miller and 12 leading harm reduction, public health, and public policy experts. VTA also sent a letter to FDA raising concerns on this same subject and imploring the agency to speak clearly based on science during this difficult time.

VAPOR INDUSTRY RALLIES AMIDST COVID-19 CRISIS TO MANUFACTURE HAND SANITIZER AND DELIVER MASKS
Examples are pouring in highlighting how our industry is stepping up to combat the coronavirus. This week we have been working with members and other healthcare industry stakeholders in developing alliances and sourcing materials for the manufacture of hand sanitizer and surgical masks. We are still looking for every example, large and small, of how the companies in our industry have been stepping up to do their part to flatten the curve. If you have not done so already, please send details of what your company has been doing and let us know if you want to be included in our coordinated effort. If you have any questions, examples to share, or are interested in supporting this effort, please send us an email entitled COVID-19 Response to us at: [email protected].

STATE OF THE STATES

This week has been another busy week for VTA and its member associations in statehouses. As state governments respond aggressively to the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare stay-at-home orders, we are working hard to lobby for vapor stores to be identified as essential businesses.

FLORIDA FIGHTS FOR FLAVOR BAN VETO
This week, VTA’s Veto SB 810 advertisement campaign continued in Tallahassee, Florida. The campaign calls on Governor DeSantis to veto legislation that would ban the sale of flavored e-liquids sold to adults by over 800 small businesses in Florida. The ad, “Florida’s Economy” highlights the devastating economic and public health consequences this bill would have on the state of Florida. The ad is airing on CNN and Fox News shows in Tallahassee.

We are continuing our efforts to reach the Governor and advocate on behalf of our members who would be severely impacted by this legislation, but we NEED YOU and all Florida residents to continue to ask Governor DeSantis to VETO Senate Bill 810. Please take action and tell your friends and colleagues in Florida to contact the Governor here: https://vaperssayveto.com/.

NEW YORK FLAVOR BAN PASSES
Early this morning, despite enormous industry and consumer pushback, the New York State legislature passed a sweeping vapor bill that included a full flavor ban as part of the New York State budget. As we reported earlier, Governor Cuomo had made this a priority – even during the coronavirus fight – and forced the flavor ban into the state budget without so much as a hearing or debate on the issue. VTA’s campaign, alongside New York vape businesses and the most fervent consumer advocates, was strong but hampered by the inability to engage legislators or even test the flavor ban at a hearing because the legislature was on lock down due to coronavirus. VTA has issued a statement on the passing.

Here are just a few of the provisions included in the budget bill affecting our industry:

Flavor Ban: The new law bans the sale of flavored vapor products including mint, wintergreen and menthol. Retailers in violation of the law can be subject to civil penalties of up to $100 per individual package of flavor product sold for consumption. Products receiving PMTA approval are exempt from this provision. Because the bill was signed today, the flavor ban will go into effect in 45 days.

Coupons Banned: The law bans the use of coupons for all tobacco and vapor products at the retail level.

Licensing and Shipping: Shipping and transporting vapor products in New York will require licensure as a vapor products dealer. Licensing is through the Commissioner of Taxation. Vapor products shipped into or within the state must be plainly marked as “vapor products.” First offense violation is a class A misdemeanor and a second offense is a class E felony.

Product Ingredient Reporting: Manufacturers will be required to provide a public record of the ingredients and byproducts of each vapor product, in addition to research on the effects on human health for each ingredient listed, and the evaluation of potential alternatives to these ingredients along with the hazards associated with them. Compliance is required by January 1, 2021 and every two years thereafter. A first offense violation is $5,000 and each subsequent offense is $10,000.

Advertising Restriction: Tobacco and vapor product advertising is not permitted in the windows and doors of retail establishments within 1500 feet of a school (500 feet in New York City). Violators are subject to a $500 fine.

The provisions of this law will take effect on July 1, 2020 unless otherwise noted above.

VAPOR TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION, et al. v. ANDREW CUOMO, Governor, et al.
The lawsuit through which VTA stopped the executive flavor ban last year, keeping all vapor companies in business in New York, continues on. In the last two weeks, in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the Administration asked the Appellate Court to reopen so it could pursue its appeal claiming it was “urgent”. The Appellate Court agreed to hear the case, we are continuing to defend against the unconstitutional overreach of the executive branch in issuing its original flavor ban order. We will see where the case goes in light of today’s developments but, true to form, certain “public health” groups attempted to file a “friends of the court” brief seeking to impact the proceeding. Attached is the VTA’s response that calls out the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, American Lung Association and the other petitioners, for their filing in which they appear to intentionally mislead the Appellate Court by failing to advise the court that the FDA banned the flavored products they have been campaigning against and by falsely attacking one of our co-plaintiffs.

KENTUCKY TAX BILL MOVES TO GOVERNOR FOR SIGNING
The VTA Government Affairs team has been engaged on the tax implications of HB 32. The legislative tax language from HB 32 was added to the overall Kentucky Revenue legislation (HB 351) and passed both chambers this week. The language used in the revenue bill removes the floor tax but taxes pods at a rate of $1.50 per pod and adds 15% wholesale tax on open systems. This move was made in haste due to the pending legislative recess and stay at home orders. The revenue legislation HB 351 now moves onto the Governor for signature. We are monitoring for signing and will update accordingly. The provisions of this law will take effect August 1, 2020.

VTA IN THE NEWS

FDA ASKS JUDGE TO DELAY E-CIGARETTE DEADLINE, CITING VIRUS
Bloomberg Law covered the FDA’s request for an extension to the May 12 PMTA deadline. Tony Abboud, executive director of the Vapor Technology Association, called the move “a step in the right direction” but said it likely won’t go far enough. VTA sent a letter to the FDA earlier this month requesting a 180-day extension for large manufacturers and a 270-day extension for small ones. To read the full piece, click here.

E-CIGARETTE FLAVOR BAN IN NEW YORK STATE BUDGET, LOCAL VAPE SHOPS CONCERNED
The e-cigarette flavor ban made its way into the New York State 2021 budget. “We’re disappointed that Governor Cuomo used a global health emergency to force the New York legislature to pass a ban on flavored vapor products through backroom negotiations and without holding a single hearing or debate,” said Tony Abboud, Executive Director of the Vapor Technology Association. To read the full piece, click here.

IN THE NEWS

VAPE SHOPS LOBBY TO KEEP DOORS OPEN AMID VIRUS SHUTDOWNS
Pro-vaping groups are mounting an uphill campaign to persuade federal and state authorities to let vape shops remain open even as other retailers close their doors during the growing outbreak of the new coronavirus. Advocates say vape shops are essential businesses that help keep Americans from buying traditional cigarettes. To read the full piece, click here.

VAPING ENTHUSIASTS HOLD VIRTUAL RALLY TO VOICE DESIRE FOR GUBERNATORIAL VETO
The Florida Smoke Free Association (FSFA) hosted a virtual rally urging Governor Ron DeSantis to veto a flavored vaping ban passed by the state legislature. To read the full piece, click here.

During this time of uncertainty, we ask that you be safe, be smart and stick with us. As we have always said, we are all in this together. Connect with us and thank you for all you do to protect vapor!

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