Creating Vape Regulation and Enforcement Act

SB 209 creates the Vape Regulation and Enforcement Act, requiring all businesses selling vapes or vape cartridges in West Virginia to obtain a license from the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration (ABCA). The law mandates background checks for business owners/operators, requires detailed personal information on licenses, and applies existing alcohol sales regulations to vape products. The ABCA gains authority to establish product restrictions (like packaging rules), enforce advertising standards similar to video lottery terminals, and impose penalties for violations - including license suspension or revocation. This directly affects vape retailers by imposing new licensing, reporting, and compliance requirements under the ABCA's oversight.