Russian Parliament Considers Legislation to Regulate E-cigarette Sales

Dec.16.2024
Russian Parliament Considers Legislation to Regulate E-cigarette Sales
Russian Duma chairman Vyacheslav Volodin announces parliament will discuss bill to restrict e-cigarette sales to minors this week.

According to Ria's report on December 15, Russian State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin stated that the parliament will be reviewing a bill this week to restrict the sale of e-cigarettes and vaping products.


According to Volokhin, these laws are aimed at prohibiting the sale of such devices to minors. Violators may be subject to fines of up to 2 million rubles (about $20,000). Repeat offenders may also face criminal penalties.


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