US EditionMexico threatens eight years of jail in crackdown on vape sales
The law imposes penalties up to eight years in prison and fines of 226,000 pesos to address health risks and illegal vape markets, with 2.1 million users in Mexico.
- On Dec 11, Mexico's Congress gave final approval to penalties of up to eight years in prison for selling electronic cigarettes, with the Senate voting 67-37 Wednesday; the bill now awaits President Claudia Sheinbaum's signature.
- Supporters from the Morena party said the measure would protect young people and close legal loopholes, while President Claudia Sheinbaum warned vapes can be more harmful than cigarettes.
- Despite the vote, vapes and e-cigarettes remain available in Mexico City retail stores, and Valentina told broadcaster Milenio TV, `It would be good if they banned them because people like me keep buying them, and the truth is, they’re very cheap everywhere.`
- Critics warned AFP reported fines up to 226,000 pesos, while Opposition Senator Luis Colosio called the reforms `prohibitionist` and said the government avoids regulating the industry.
- The government says it is working with state authorities to curb illegal markets amid organised crime concerns and the reforms would indirectly affect about 2.1 million vape users amid regional peers' limits.
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Mexico threatens eight years of jail in crackdown on vape sales
Mexico's Senate has passed legal reforms that could impose up to eight years in jail and fines of up to 226,000 pesos ($12,500) for the production or sale of vapes and electronic cigarettes, a massive ramp-up of enforcement measures that critics call overly restrictive.
Guanajuato, Gto.- With 292 votes in favour, 163 against and 0 abstentions, the amendment to the General Health Law was approved in particular to prohibit the sale, manufacture, distribution, import and advertising of electronic vapes or cigars that determines penalties of up to 226 thousand pesos and jail. The Chamber of Deputies approved in particular the reform, with certain modifications, and is now in the Senate for its analysis and advancem…
The Mexican parliament this week approved an amendment to the public health law that would make the sale, manufacture, or promotion of electronic cigarettes punishable by up to eight years in prison. The leftist government justified the move on health grounds. The use and possession of electronic cigarettes for...
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