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This bill, titled the "Protecting Children from Illegal Vapes Act," establishes a comprehensive system for regulating vapor products in West Virginia, with the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration (Administration) designated as the sole state agency responsible for licensing, regulation, inspection, and enforcement. The act defines key terms such as "vapor product" (which includes electronic nicotine delivery systems or ENDS, and any substance used with them), "distributor," "manufacturer," and "retailer." To sell or distribute vapor products, businesses must obtain a license from the Administration and ensure their products are listed on a newly created vapor product registry; selling unregistered products carries criminal penalties, including fines and potential jail time. The bill explicitly prohibits the sale of vapor products to individuals under 21 years of age and bans self-service displays of these products, with violations subject to administrative penalties of up to $1,000 per offense. Furthermore, this legislation preempts any conflicting local ordinances, meaning state law will take precedence.

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