State agrees to delay enforcement of new law on vaping products
January 07, 2025 by iowacapitaldispatch.com
State agrees to delay enforcement of new law on vaping products
Iowa delayed enforcing a new law on vaping product sales due to pending litigation. The law mandates FDA authorization for sales, with a registry to be published. Lawsuit plaintiffs claim federal preemption and unfair restrictions. The state agreed to delay enforcement hearings until March 5, citing a need for clarification and staff availability. The law, backed by tobacco lobbyists, was signed in May 2024. Plaintiffs argue the FDA's selective enforcement and limited approved products will harm retailers. They also claim discrimination between tobacco- and non-tobacco-derived nicotine products. Plaintiffs suggest incoming administration changes may affect FDA policies on pending applications.
19.30% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 52.1 million current smokers in United States 22.90% of men are current smokers but only 15.80% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
