On April 11 according to Moscow time, the Russian State Duma voted on the electronic cigarette regulation bill during a plenary session. The bill bans the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors and restricts the use of additives in the production of electronic cigarette products.
Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the State Duma, has stated that the government is ready to amend the Russian Criminal Code to increase penalties for illegal sales of electronic cigarettes. The aim is to punish those who violate the law, as the regulations for selling electronic cigarettes have become more stringent.
He added that the national Duma will also revise relevant tax laws to curb the consumption of electronic cigarettes.
Valodin stated, "We will amend tax legislation, which will essentially make it impossible for e-cigarettes to obtain it. Considering that we are members of the Eurasian Economic Union and have certain responsibilities within the Union, we need to consider this factor. However, when it comes to protecting citizens' health, we will continue to make fairly effective decisions.
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