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Council briefed on House Bill 11 vape restrictions; city to share ABC guidance with vendors
Summary
A presenter told the council that House Bill 11 bans non-tobacco-flavored vaping products; he said staff will visit retail vendors and post ABC guidance on the county website listing approved brands and rules.
A presenter at the meeting reported that House Bill 11, enacted earlier this year, changes the local retail landscape for vaping products by banning flavored (non–tobacco/menthol) vapor products.
The presenter said the city will contact retail sellers and visit facilities to check compliance. "House Bill 11 was passed in January. So, any flavored vapes or anything like that is all banned now," he said, noting some sellers had contacted him to report competitors were still offering banned products. He added that there are 34 FDA‑approved brands allowed under the law and that staff will post an ABC (Alcoholic Beverage Control) website link on the Bullitt County website so vendors can check the authorized list.
Council members asked clarifying questions about the restriction and the list of permitted brands; the presenter emphasized the city’s enforcement and outreach plan: visits to vendors and distribution of a printed list of approved brands.
No ordinance or enforcement action was voted on at the meeting; the presentation served to notify council members of the statute and the city’s plans to educate vendors and monitor compliance.
