Lawsuit puts a hold on Alabama’s sweeping vape regulations
A lawsuit filed by a vape chain and advocacy group has temporarily halted Alabama's new, restrictive vape regulations.Summary
Alabama's sweeping new vape regulations, which were set to take effect on October 1, 2025, have been put on hold pending a lawsuit. The suit was filed by Alabama-based Southside Vapes LLC and the national Vapor Technology Association against several state leaders and the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board. The challenged law, HB 8, drastically limits sales to only 34 FDA-approved e-cigarette products, restricting flavors to tobacco and menthol only. Plaintiffs argue the state's required registry unconstitutionally usurps the FDA's exclusive jurisdiction over e-cigarettes. The owner of Southside Vapes stated the law would force him to close his stores, as his current inventory of 80 brands would be unsustainable. Advocates argue that access to these products is critical for adult smokers looking to quit traditional cigarettes, though the CDC notes potential harms, especially for developing youth brains.
(Source：AL.com)
