The Oct. 15 ban on nicotine vaping products -- both those bought in stores and online -- falls under the Oregon Health Authority. It covers all products that contain “natural or artificial flavors,” including chocolate, menthol, mint, fruit and a variety of other flavors.
Are flavored nicotine vaping products legal in Oregon?
As directed by the Governor, OHA adopted a rule banning the sale of flavored nicotine vaping products, but the Oregon Court of Appeals stayed enforcement of the rule. Because of the court ruling, on January 16, 2020, the Oregon Health Authority suspended the temporary rule banning sales of flavored nicotine vaping products.
What flavors of tobacco are banned in Oregon?
New rules from the Oregon Liquor Control Commission and the Oregon Health Authority ban all tobacco and cannabis vape products containing flavors, from chocolate to menthol, and herbs to spices.
Which states have banned flavored vape products?
Oregon state agencies that regulate cannabis and tobacco industries set the rules for a six-month ban on flavored vape products Friday. Other bans are likely in the future.
What is OHA doing to stop vaping in Oregon?
OHA continues to urge all Oregonians who use vaping products to stop vaping immediately and take advantage of cessation resources. OHA is also working on other components of the Executive Order. OHA is investigating vaping-associated lung injuries.
What does the vape ban include?
When the Trump administration decided to prohibit fruit, mint and dessert flavors in refillable cartridge-based e-cigarettes like Juul, it carved out a few exceptions to mollify the vape shop owners and adult consumers who complained. The much-publicized exemption allows menthol and tobacco flavors.
Are flavored vapes banned in Oregon?
Ordinance 878, the first flavored tobacco ban in Oregon, was implemented on Jan. 1, 2022, prohibiting the retail sale of flavored tobacco products and synthetic nicotine. This included vape pens (e-cigarettes), menthol cigarettes and more.
What vape pods are banned?
The FDA ordered the removal from market of the Juul device and four different pods, including tobacco flavored pods with nicotine concentrations of 3 percent and 5 percent and menthol-flavored pods with the same levels.
What are the vaping laws in Oregon?
Under the law, Oregonians may not use e-cigarettes and other inhalant delivery systems in workplaces, restaurants, bars and other indoor public places in Oregon. As of January 1, 2016 there are no exemptions for electronic cigarette retail outlets, smoke shops, bars or other venues.
Can you buy flavored Vapes in Oregon?
Violators are subject to a Class A civil infraction which could equate to a fine of up to $2,000 for individuals or $4,000 for corporations.
Are puff bars banned in Oregon?
PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Liquor Control Commission today filed temporary rules that put into effect Governor Kate Brown's Oct. 4 executive order banning all flavored vaping product sales in the state.
Is Juul illegal now?
The Food and Drug Administration has banned all of Juul Labs' vape products from the U.S. market in a widely anticipated move that had already been discounted in shares of Altria MO +0.86% Group, the cigarette maker that paid $13 billion in 2018 for a one-third stake in the privately held company.
Why did FDA ban Juul pods?
After reviewing Juul's applications seeking marketing authorization for its products, the FDA said it determined that the applications lacked "sufficient evidence" regarding the toxicological profile of the products in order to demonstrate that marketing of the products would be appropriate for the protection of the ...
Is Juul being banned in the US?
In 2020, concerned about youth vaping, the FDA prohibited sales of sweet and fruity e-cigarette pods, which Juul had already stopped selling. Juul and other companies were permitted to continue selling tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges — but only while the FDA reviewed their marketing applications.
Can you still buy vape juice online in Oregon?
Under the bill that was passed today, HB 2261, all nicotine vaping devices and components will no longer be able to be sold online.
Can you ship vape products to Oregon?
The federal vape mail ban prohibits the United States Postal Service from delivering vaping and other tobacco products. The mail vape ban has also forced private companies like UPS, FedEx, and DHL from handling vaping product packages. The Oregon online sale ban is one of the first of its kind in the nation.
Can you ship vapes to Oregon?
The following states banned vape shipping: Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Maine, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, and Vermont.
When did Oregon stop vaping?
Governor Kate Brown's Executive Order 19-09 was issued October 3, 2019, to address the vaping public health crisis and outbreak of vaping-associated lung injury. As directed by the Governor, OHA adopted a rule banning the sale of flavored nicotine vaping products, but the Oregon Court of Appeals stayed enforcement of the rule. Because of the court ruling, on January 16, 2020, the Oregon Health Authority suspended the temporary rule banning sales of flavored nicotine vaping products.
What is the most popular tobacco in Oregon?
E-cigarettes and vaping products such as Juul are the most commonly used tobacco product among Oregon youth. These products contain nicotine, which is highly addictive. Between 2017 and 2019, vaping product use among Oregon 11th graders increased nearly 80%, from 13% to 23%.
What is the most popular vape flavor?
The most recent evidence shows that mint and menthol are among the most popular vape flavors for youth. This comes on top of decades of tobacco industry targeting of African-American communities with menthol marketing and discounts, contributing to a heavier burden of tobacco use, death and disease in that population.
What is the Oregon Quit Line?
The Oregon Quit Line is a free, telephone and web-based program that helps youth and adults quit vaping cannabis and nicotine. It offers free confidential, evidence-based counseling and materials. Callers 18 years and older can receive Nicotine Replacement Therapy in the form of patches or gum.
What is the Oregon 11th grade use of?
One in four Oregon 11th-graders report current use of e-cigarettes and vaping products like Juul. OHA continues to work on decreasing the use of all vaping products and implementing Gov. Kate Brown’s Executive Order 19-09.
What is the phone number for alcohol and drug treatment in Oregon?
If you or someone you know needs help, the Alcohol and Drug Helpline is free, confidential, and available 24-7, 365 days a year. Call 800-923-4357.
What agency is responsible for Oregon's deaths?
State health officials will continue to work closely with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration to determine the cause of deaths and illnesses in Oregon and across the nation.
