Louisiana Passes New Regulations Restricting Multiple Well-Known Vape Products

  Louisiana has enacted legislation restricting the sale of vape products, which includes tax imposition and requires manufacturers to register, aimed at protecting the health of young people. Vapes can lead to nicotine addiction and various mental and physical health issues, but Louisiana State University and Ochsner provide nicotine cessation assistance.

According to local media Tulanehullabaloo, on December 6, new vape regulations in Louisiana have been legislated, with unapproved vape products including Elf Bar, PUFF Bar, and Esco Bar.

Part of Bill 414 increases the tax rate on "consumer nicotine liquid solutions" or vapor products containing nicotine, which has been effective since July.

Starting October 1, each vape product manufacturer must register their products with the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control. To keep their products on the market, manufacturers must prove that their products were sold before 2016 or obtain approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

According to Ernest Legier, director of Louisiana's Alcohol and Tobacco Control, in an interview, this law aims to protect young people from harmful products.