Russia’s St. Petersburg Sets Up Working Group to Consider Citywide Vape Sales Ban
St. Petersburg is considering a citywide ban on vape sales, forming a working group to explore tighter regulations.Summary
The St. Petersburg legislature in Russia has established a working group to investigate stricter controls on vape sales, potentially including a complete citywide ban. The group, comprised of lawmakers, civil society representatives, and law enforcement, will convene on January 26th to draft legislative proposals and assess the feasibility of a ban. This initiative aligns with ongoing federal discussions regarding regional authority to regulate vape circulation. Parliament speaker Alexander Belsky indicated that both a total ban and “maximum” restrictions are being considered, prompted by concerns from the St. Petersburg branch of the Народный фронт (People’s Front). St. Petersburg has already implemented some measures to limit vape access to minors.
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