vaping

Under the bill, advertisements or images by manufacturers and retailers that encourage the purchase and use of vape products would be prohibited.

Advocates of vaping as an effective means for adults to quit combustible cigarettes, as well as those pushing for the non-sale of the product to minors, is backing Senate Bill 2239 or the Vaporized Nicotine Products Regulation Act sponsored by Sen. Ralph Recto.

The bill also prohibits all forms of advertising except for advertising at points-of-sale.