Florida’s proposed vaping ban could pave way for similar legislation in Congress

A proposed vaping ban in Florida could find its way to the national stage as lawmakers look to crack down on illicit products being brought into the United States from foreign countries. 

The Florida legislature passed a bill earlier this month to implement stricter restrictions on flavored vape products and allow the state attorney general to compile a registry of products that are deemed attractive to minors. Once a product is added to the list, vendors have 60 days to remove it from their inventory. 

The bill has passed through both chambers in the state legislature and awaits Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R-FL) signature to take effect. It’s unclear when DeSantis plans to take action on the bill, and the Washington Examiner contacted his office for comment.

Advocates of the bill praised its passage, arguing the legislation is needed to address
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