Gavin Newsom set to ban vapes in California — and the $2K fine it comes with

NY Post ^ | 8/28/26 | Katie Jerkovich

[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.

[cloudmountain]

Vaping was the solution to smoking. Marijuana is the new solution. What could go wrong??

Brain stopped working and s/he couldn't figure it out. :o)

[Negan]

They were killing people with vitamin e a few years ago.

You tell me what’s in them.

Vaporizing is next to injection.

If you would do some some reliable research you would learn that vitamin E Acetate came from the black-market THC vaping supply chain.

But noooo, just like many on here, you go into knee-jerk mode. It's almost like you watch NBC, CBS, and ABC for your news.

As for ejuice ingredients, it's vegetable glycerin, propylene glycol, food-Grade Flavorings, and nicotine.... which is also optional. That's it.

Back to knee-jerking. :-)