A bipartisan bill seeks to regulate the vape industry and protect children in Tennessee. Some vape retailers have expressed concerns that this legislation may harm their businesses. The proposed law includes a universal carding requirement, a 10% tax on “open system” vape products where users add their own liquid, and a ban on products that are not FDA-approved or are awaiting approval.

The bill also proposes creating a state registry for products sold in Tennessee, encompassing the 34 FDA-approved vape products and the 400 others currently undergoing FDA approval.

Vape industry experts have informed lawmakers that this bill could necessitate the removal of 99% of the products they currently sell, potentially leading to business closures.