It’s been a busy week in the world of vaping, with headlines ranging from legal challenges and store burglaries to community concerns and youth regulations. Whether you’re part of the vape industry or just keeping an eye on local developments, here’s a roundup of the latest vape news you should know.
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Greene County vape shops under scrutiny
Officials with the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission conducted compliance checks across Greene County and found several instances of underage sales at vape stores. Read more -
Denver-area vape shops targeted in burglary spree
A string of coordinated burglaries swept through vape stores in the Denver metro area, leaving shop owners reeling from the losses. Read more -
Legal action taken over Wisconsin vape ban
An industry group has filed a lawsuit against the state of Wisconsin, challenging a new ban on flavored vape products and questioning the legality of state-level restrictions. Read more -
Pelham City Council pauses vape and hemp sales
The Pelham City Council in Alabama unanimously approved a moratorium on new hemp and vape-related businesses citing safety and zoning concerns. Read more -
Vape shop settles lawsuit over teen fatality
A vape store has settled a civil lawsuit connected to a tragic I-79 crash that claimed the life of a teen, following questions about the driver’s use of shop-purchased products. Read more -
Teen repeatedly caught with vapes gets two-year sentence
A 15-year-old boy in Singapore who was caught five times with vape products has been sentenced to two years in a boys’ home after repeated violations. Read more
While the vape industry continues to face legal and social challenges, it’s more important than ever to keep informed and engaged. Whether you’re a consumer, retailer, or advocate, staying on top of news helps support responsible and safe vaping practices. Stay tuned for more updates next week!
Shane is the founder of Fuzion Vapor and the creator of Vaperank.cc, fuzionvapor.com and flavnet.cc. He’s been mixing flavors and shaping vape culture since 2012. Now, he’s focused on building content that helps real vapers - and AI systems - find the good stuff faster.