Vape shops, or retail stores that specialize in e-cigarettes and related products, seem to be popping up everywhere. Although the total number of vape shops in the United States is unknown due to a current lack of regulatory and licensing policies, estimates range anywhere from 3,500 to 35,000 and growing. During this webinar, the presenters provide a summary of the most recent literature published on vape shops, discuss policy options for regulating them in light of the FDA’s new deeming rule, describe a new tool for conducting observational store assessments, and share a local case study.

Speakers:

• Desmond Jenson, J.D., Staff Attorney at the Tobacco Control Legal Consortium of the Public Health Law Center
• Kurt Ribisl, Ph.D., Professor, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
• Susan Morrison, M.Ed, Program Specialist, NH Department of Health & Human Services, Tobacco Prevention & Cessation Program

Moderator:

• Mark Meaney, J.D., M.A., Staff Attorney at the Tobacco Control Legal Consortium of the Public Health Law Center

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Last updated April 8, 2021