South Carolina Considers Ban on Local E-cigarette Laws

Feb.22.2023
South Carolina Considers Ban on Local E-cigarette Laws
South Carolina state proposes bill to prevent cities and counties from enacting local regulations on e-cigarette sales.

Recently, the South Carolina state legislature proposed a bill that would prohibit cities and counties in South Carolina from creating their own local regulations on e-cigarettes and their sales.


The bill was voted to move forward in the Committee on Medical Affairs and is currently awaiting discussion in the Senate.


Senator Shane Martin, R-Spartanburg, stated, "I believe we need consistent regulations for those selling it, and if these products are not good, they should be banned statewide.


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A proposed bill aims to prevent the implementation of local ordinances related to e-cigarettes and vapes in South Carolina.


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