In St. Petersburg proposed to ban the sale of vapes for five years

The Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg introduced a bill banning the sale of electronic cigarettes and liquids for them from March 1, 2027 to March 1, 2032. The document was prepared by deputies of the relevant committees, reports 78.

The possibility of introducing such a ban at the regional level is provided for by federal law, the newspaper notes.

According to the Chairman of the Legislative Assembly Alexander Belsky, the purpose of the initiative is to reduce the availability of vapes, especially for children and adolescents who are increasingly interested in them.