SB235

Creating Vape and Smoke Shop Location and Operating Requirements Act

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB235 regulates vape and smoke shop locations, operating requirements, and advertising to protect public health.

The West Virginia SB235 bill, known as the "Vape and Smoke Shop Location and Operating Requirements Act," aims to regulate vape and smoke shops to protect public health. It establishes specific location requirements, prohibiting shops from being within 5,280 feet of schools, parks, and other sensitive areas. The bill also sets advertising standards, limiting sign size and prohibiting certain types of signs that could appeal to minors. It mandates periodic inspections by the county health department to ensure compliance and outlines fines for violations.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Resources Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jan 14

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 14

Senate

To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary

Jan 14

Senate

Introduced in Senate