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Corte Madera Approves Ban on Tobacco and Nicotine Sales, to Begin February 1, 2027

September 15, 2026

The Corte Madera Town Council has passed an ordinance banning the sale of nicotine and tobacco products in town, a measure that is cited as one of the country’s most comprehensive. The ordinance prohibits the sale of tobacco and nicotine products at the town’s seven retailers. The ban includes cigarettes, cigars, little cigars, smokeless nicotine pouches, and related components, parts, and accessories. Furthermore, the ordinance goes beyond prohibiting sales at local retailers; it also prohibits residents from having nicotine products shipped to their homes. The ordinance takes effect February 1, 2027.
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State: Tobacco Product Ban

California AB 762 prohibiting the import or manufacturing of disposable vapes advances to Governor Newsom’s desk

August 30, 2026

California Assembly Bill 762 has passed both chambers of the state Legislature and is now awaiting action from Governor Gavin Newsom. If signed, the bill would prohibit the import and manufacturing (with the intention to sell) of new or refurbished disposable, battery-embedded vapor devices containing tobacco beginning January 1, 2027. Beginning January 1, 2028, retail sales and distribution of these products would be prohibited. The legislation excludes devices that are refillable and/or rechargeable, with an exclusion for cannabis products d. Violations could result in product seizure, license suspension or revocation, and escalating civil penalties. Governor Newsom has until September 30 to sign or veto the bill. Californians can contact the governor and urge him to sign AB 762 into law. 

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National: Tobacco Product Ban

Hawai’i Approves Statewide Ban on Disposable E-Cigarette Sales, to begin January 1, 2027

July 8, 2026

On July 7, 2026, Hawai’i Governor Josh Green signed Senate Bill 2175 into law, prohibiting the sale of non-refillable and non-rechargeable e-cigarettes statewide. The law takes effect on January 1, 2027, and is intended to reduce youth e-cigarette use while addressing the environmental impacts of disposable vaping products. Violations are subject to fines of $100 per day.

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National: Youth Advocacy

North Carolina High School Students Advocate for Tougher Tobacco Laws at State Capital

June 3, 2026

Students from high schools across North Carolina traveled to the state capital to meet with lawmakers, share how vaping affects their schools and communities, and urge legislators to support “Solly’s Law” (House Bill 430), a proposal aimed at reducing youth access to nicotine products. Named after Solomon Wynn, a North Carolina teen who died from vaping-related health complications, the bill would raise the state tobacco sales age from 18 to 21, require retailers to obtain permits, and strengthen age-verification and enforcement measures. As of May 2026, the legislation was under consideration in the North Carolina General Assembly as youth advocates continued to push for its passage.

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Global: Tobacco Product Ban

France bans sale, import, possession, and use of nicotine pouches

May 25, 2026

The French government has introduced one of Europe’s toughest restrictions on oral nicotine pouches, outlawing not only their sale and import but also their possession and use.

The measures, which took effect on April 1, target products such as Zyn and similar tobacco-free nicotine pouches that have rapidly gained popularity among younger consumers in Europe and the United States.

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Global: Smokefree Workplace Laws

Tai Po blaze: Hong Kong to ban smoking at construction sites from July 17

May 20, 2026

It has been less than six months since the tragic Tai Po fire killed 168 people and displaced thousands more. No official cause has been announced, but investigations and court hearings point towards a lit cigarette butt as being the cause. Given the concern, starting July 17, 2026, smoking will be banned at all construction sites in Hong Kong, with hefty fines for offenders who are caught smoking. Read about the legislative amendments here.
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