California state lawmakers have announced a bill that would ban the sale of new or refurbished disposable electronic cigarettes
California lawmakers have proposed a bill to ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes, aiming to reduce plastic pollution. The bill targets new or refurbished disposable vapes, with penalties starting at $500 for the first violation, escalating to $2,000 for subsequent offenses. Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin supports the measure to prevent environmental harm. However, opponents, including the California Grocers Association and the Neighborhood Market Association, argue it could lead to smuggling and burden small businesses.
