New Pa. Law Aimed at Keeping Unregulated Vapes Out of Hands of Kids Might Not Actually Work

State rep from the Lehigh Valley wants to keep vapes out kids’ hands. But her law might not work.

By this spring, vaping manufacturers will need to have registered with the state Office of Attorney General and self-certified that they have been authorized by the FDA.

New Pa. law aimed at keeping unregulated vapes out of hands of kids might not actually work

Pennsylvania’s first major effort to tackle vaping suffers from loopholes, insufficient funding for enforcement, and limited public health backing.

Researchers expose staggering loophole in new law aimed at protecting children: 'Hooking kids across the nation'

A new bipartisan Pennsylvania law, Act 57, takes aim at unregulated vaping products in a bid to protect children. Before the ink dries on it, though, experts are expressing skepticism that it will be effective at accomplishing its goals. What's happening? Spotlight PA revealed that former regulators, industry experts, and academics are questioning the bill due to potential loopholes, insufficient funding, and unintended ripple effects. One notab…

New law on unregulated vapes has loopholes

HARRISBURG — A new Pennsylvania law aimed at removing unregulated vapes from the market and protecting kids may not be very effective due to loopholes, insufficient funding for enforcement, and limited public health backing.

New PA Law Aimed At Keeping Unregulated Vapes Away From Kids May Not Actually Work

The law may face legal challenges from the vaping industry.