Ban sale of electronic cigarettes without FDA approval

Police & Community SafetyGovernanceOrdinance

In Plain English

The city currently allows retailers to sell all types of electronic cigarettes and vaping products. This law would require that e-cigarettes have FDA premarket approval before stores can sell them. Most vaping products currently sold lack this federal approval and would become illegal to sell in Richmond.

Auto-generated summary. Source: official agenda documents.

Votes

Introduce ordinance for first reading

Passed

5 to 1

NBTBBCDIEMJMMW

Why This Vote Matters

Richmond moved forward with new restrictions on vaping products, with the council voting 5-1 to introduce an ordinance requiring e-cigarettes to have FDA approval before stores can sell them. Most vaping products currently on store shelves lack this federal approval and would become illegal to sell under the proposed law. Councilmember Bates cast the sole opposing vote, while Councilmember Myrick abstained. This represents the first step in the legislative process, with additional readings required before the ordinance becomes final.

Auto-generated context. Source: official meeting records.

Community Discussion

This discussion was submitted to the City Clerk as part of the public record.

Comments are submitted to the Richmond City Clerk before the meeting. By commenting, you agree to have your name and comment included in the public record.