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Newsom signs California law banning sales of single-use, battery-powered vapes

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Rodriguez, O. R. (2026, September 28). Newsom signs California law banning sales of single-use, battery-powered vapes. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/newsom-signs-california-law-banning-sales-of-single-use-battery-powered-vapes/article_08a62570-ea42-5d17-bc46-bc981a54f68e.html

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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new California law on Monday that prohibits the sale of single-use, battery-powered vaping devices to address plastic pollution issues. The legislation targets these specific types of e-cigarettes, which include both nicotine and cannabis products, as they are often discarded after one use and contribute significantly to environmental waste.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law banning the sale of single-use, battery-powered vapes to combat plastic pollution starting January 1, 2028. The ban targets disposable e-cigarettes, making it illegal to manufacture or import such devices beginning January 1, 2027. Vapes are battery-operated devices containing aerosolized nicotine or cannabis with flavorings and other chemicals; the law exempts refillable vaping devices but targets disposables that contain tobacco. Local governments or the state can impose fines ranging from $500 for a first violation to $2,000 for subsequent offenses. Experts note that disposable vapes are often more accessible and cheaper than refillable alternatives, contributing to their widespread use.

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Olga R. Rodriguez

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Vapes, sometimes called electronic cigarettes, are battery-operated devices that contain aerosolized nicotine or cannabis, often with flavorings and other chemicals.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-29

🔮 California will ban the sale of single-use, battery-powered vapes to fight plastic pollution under a law signed Monday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

2026-09-29 · Toronto Star

Newsom signs California law banning sales of single-use, battery-powered vapes · assertive framing

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California will ban the sale of single-use, battery-powered vapes to fight plastic pollution under a law signed Monday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. asserted

California → ban → Newsom

Vapes, sometimes called electronic cigarettes, are battery-operated devices that contain aerosolized nicotine or cannabis, often with flavorings and other chemicals. asserted

that → call → flavorings

Refillable and disposable options are sold. asserted

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Newsom signs California law banning sales of single-use, battery-powered vapes

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