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  • Alabama Denies Injunction Fighting Vape Regulatory Laws

    Alabama Denies Injunction Fighting Vape Regulatory Laws

    The Alabama Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s decision denying a preliminary injunction against the state’s 2025 law regulating electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), allowing the law to remain in effect while litigation continues. The court ruled that the Vapor Technology Association and retailer Southside Vape had standing to challenge the law, but were unlikely to succeed on their claims that it is preempted by federal law or violates the dormant Commerce Clause.

    The justices found that the federal Tobacco Control Act preserves states’ authority to regulate the sale and distribution of tobacco products more stringently than federal requirements, and that Alabama’s restrictions serve a legitimate public health purpose rather than unlawfully discriminating against interstate or foreign commerce. The law establishes certification requirements, fees, and an ENDS product directory, with penalties for retailers selling products not listed on the state-approved directory.

  • Haypp Resumes Sales in Alabama

    Haypp Resumes Sales in Alabama

    Haypp Group announced that it has resumed operations in Alabama, expanding access to nicotine pouch products for verified adult consumers as part of its broader U.S. growth strategy. The company said its platforms, Nicokick and Northerner, will offer more than 300 products in the state through direct-to-consumer delivery, particularly targeting areas with limited retail availability.

    Haypp emphasized that its return to the Alabama market will operate under strict compliance standards, including robust age and identity verification to ensure sales are restricted to adults 21 and over. The move reinforces the company’s focus on regulated online distribution channels as it continues to expand its presence in the U.S. nicotine market.

    In June 2025, Alabama enacted major changes to its vape and alternative nicotine laws, prompting many companies in the industry to pause sales as parts were clarified and enforcement evolved to ensure compliance.

  • Alabama Extends Indoor Smoking Ban to Vapes

    Alabama Extends Indoor Smoking Ban to Vapes

    Alabama lawmakers approved amendments that extend existing smoking restrictions to electronic nicotine delivery systems under the state’s Clean Indoor Air Act, which it renamed the Vivian Davis Figures Clean Indoor Air Act. Under the changes, vaping will be prohibited in the same public places where traditional tobacco smoking is banned, including workplaces, restaurants, and government buildings. The updated law, set to take effect October 1, reflects a broader move to align the regulation of emerging nicotine products with established tobacco control measures.

  • Alabama Advances Bill Extending Smoking Restrictions to Vapes

    Alabama Advances Bill Extending Smoking Restrictions to Vapes

    The Alabama House Health Committee has approved legislation that would expand the state’s indoor smoking restrictions to include vaping products. The bill, SB9, would incorporate electronic nicotine delivery systems under the Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act and rename the law the Vivian Davis Figures Clean Indoor Air Act in honor of the late state senator. Sponsored by Sen. Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) and carried in the House by Rep. Chris England (D-Tuscaloosa), the measure would prohibit the use of vape products in areas where traditional tobacco smoking is already banned. The bill previously passed the Senate and now advances to the full House for consideration.

  • Alabama Bill Would Extend Indoor Smoking Ban to Vaping

    Alabama Bill Would Extend Indoor Smoking Ban to Vaping

    Alabama’s Senate Bill 9 would update the state’s indoor air quality laws by treating e-cigarettes and other vaping devices the same as traditional tobacco smoking in indoor public places. Sponsored by Sen. Gerald Allen (R), the bill is set for review by the Healthcare Committee and would rename the Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act in honor of civil rights attorney and public health advocate Vivian Davis Figures.

    The legislation expands the definition of “smoking” to include vaping, banning e-cigarette use in the same indoor locations where smoking is already prohibited, including workplaces, restaurants, government buildings, schools, hospitals, retail spaces, airports, and public transport. SB9 does not add new penalties or enforcement powers, but applies existing rules to vaping, requiring businesses to update signage and policies while leaving sales, flavors, age limits, and outdoor use unchanged.