Establishment of Special Working Group to Regulate Use of E-Cigarettes

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Sep.14.2024

Establishment of Special Working Group to Regulate Use of E-Cigarettes

Kirov Young Council proposes special group to regulate use of e-cigarettes and hookahs in public places, echoing similar efforts in other regions.

According to a report from Kirov on September 13, members of the youth council affiliated with the legislative council of the Kirov region in Russia have put forward a proposal to establish a special working group. This group will be responsible for developing proposals that can regulate the use of e-cigarettes and hookahs in public places.

Members of parliament have stated that similar initiatives are currently underway in the Republic of Bashkortostan.

Roman Beresnev, chair of the Kirov State Legislative Assembly, emphasized the importance of clearly defining which products will be restricted, where smoking will be prohibited, and the corresponding fines. He also stressed the need to consider the perspectives of younger individuals when making these decisions.

References:

[1] В Кирове предлагают запретить курение вейпов и кальянов в общественных местах

Also Read:

[1] Russia Plans to Ban Sale of High-Nicotine Heated Tobacco Products

[2] Bashkortostan to Impose Fines for Public E-Cigarette Use

[3] Putin Expresses Concern Over Youth E-Cigarette Use in Russia

[4] Russian State Duma Considers Ban on Sale of E-Cigarettes

[5] Russia Implements Tax Hike on Tobacco Alternatives starting 2024

[6] China's E-cigarette Export Trade Data Update in July 2024

[7] Russian Interior Ministry proposes controlling 18 psychoactive substances to prevent abuse

[8] Russian Government Considers Tobacco Retail Permit Legislation for Market Protection

[9] Moscow Sets High Fines for Online Tobacco and E-cigarette Sales

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