Posted on 08/28/2026 3:29:29 PM PDT by Libloather
California is one step closer to banning disposable nicotine vapes — with environmentalists arguing the gadgets’ metals would be better off in electric vehicle batteries.
State lawmakers passed Assembly Bill 762 Wednesday, sending the measure to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk for a signature or veto — with repeat violators facing civil fines of up to $2,000.
The bill would permanently ban disposable, battery-embedded vapor inhalation devices containing tobacco products, prohibiting anyone from “importing or manufacturing” them for sale in California starting Jan. 1, 2027.
It would also prevent the sale of those kinds of e-cigarettes starting on Jan. 1, 2028. Those who violate the ban could be found guilty of an infraction and fined up to $500. Separate civil penalties begin at $500 for a first violation and rise to $2,000 for a third or subsequent violation.
Supporters spoke about the need for the governor to sign it, citing the pollution from these devices in our water and land and the fire hazard they pose when they reach waste facilities or are disposed of improperly.
California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG) said the devices often end up in the trash or on the ground, littering streets and beaches and leaching toxic chemicals into waterways.
“It is against common sense to pollute our land and water for an electronic product that is used just a few times, serves no beneficial purpose, and creates hazardous waste,” said Jenn Engstrom, state director of CALPIRG.
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I hate vapes, but it’s not my place to ban it as long as it’s a personal choice and doesn’t hurt others (e.g. I wouldn’t be in favor of letting people vape in restaurants, hospitals, public transportation, etc.).
That said, how can he just outright ban vaping?
What if it is a weed vape, man?
He’s just looking for revenue.
Leftists want everything either required or banned.
The concept of just leaving average folks alone is way beyond their comprehension.
But you can get stoned on pot anywhere in CA
Better just stick with smoking dope I guess.
Marijuana companies are gearing up for IPOs — and NYSE and Nasdaq are jonesing to list them
The concept of just leaving average folks alone is way beyond their comprehension.
And yet they keep getting elected.
a WEED VAPE?
Puleeze...gimme a break.
Now, if there were a chocolate cookie dough vape...
Being a vape it would have no calories...but there HAS to be a down side.
I DON'T wanna hear it!!
I don't HAFTA hear it!!
And I ain't GONNA hear it!!
Leftist voters think they are the Vanguard of the Proletariat—until they are dragged off to the firing squads.
There goes the hipster vote, Gav.
Katie Jerkovich?
> citing the pollution from these devices in our water and land <
Well, there it is. Anything the “progressives” don’t particularly like can now be banned. Just claim it hurts Mother Erf.
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And personal freedom? What an outdated concept!
I’d like to say more, but long posts contribute to Climate Change in California.
And I sure don’t want those folks to target me.
Not the vaping, just the device. Doesn’t seem to include weed vapes though.
You don’t know what’s in them. Ban them all, and put all the sales infrastructure in jail.
His demeanor is extremely odd.
Nah they can’t do that, it’s just like, POT man...
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