Vaipam blocked oxygen: in the Ulyanovsk region will ban the sale

In the Ulyanovsk region from March 1, 2027 will introduce a complete ban on the retail sale of vapes. The relevant law on October 28 was adopted by deputies of the regional Legislative Assembly. Restrictions will apply to electronic nicotine delivery systems, liquids for them and non-nicotine formulations. The law will last for five years, until March 1, 2032.

The initiator of the legislative initiative, Deputy Chairman of the regional Parliament Konstantin Dolgov explained the decision by the need to protect the health of children and adolescents.

“The reason for the restrictions is the priority of the health of children and adolescents over commercial interests: vaping is often the first step to nicotine addiction, so we must fight not with the consequence, but with the cause,” he said.

The effectiveness of the restrictions will be assessed annually. According to the results of the monitoring, the issue of extending the ban or its abolition will be decided. In the future, the restrictions may become indefinite. There is also the possibility of amendments to strengthen the monitoring and accountability of violations.

Where else can vape be banned

The Ulyanovsk region joined the number of Russian regions that impose restrictions on retail trade of electronic devices for smoking. This opportunity appeared after changes in federal legislation that gave the subjects of the Russian Federation additional powers.

Among the regions where decisions have been made on a complete ban on the sale of vapes are the Perm Territory, Nizhny Novgorod, Penza, Saratov, Ryazan and Vologda regions, as well as the Republic of North Ossetia - Alania.

In October 2026, the relevant law was adopted in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). In the Nenets Autonomous Okrug, the ban is designed for the period from March 1, 2027 to March 1, 2032.

The terms of entry into force of restrictions and the conditions for their application are determined by regional laws.

Which regions are preparing for the ban

In St. Petersburg introduced a bill providing for a five-year ban on the retail sale of vapes from March 2027. Similar restrictions are being prepared in the Tula region.

The intention to introduce a ban from March 1, 2027 was announced in the Murmansk region. In the Krasnodar Territory, the relevant initiative is being prepared by the profile committee.

The issue of restrictions is also discussed in a number of other subjects of Russia, including the Trans-Baikal and Khabarovsk territories, Astrakhan, Irkutsk, Kaluga, Kemerovo, Kirov, Kurgan, Kurgan, Rostov, Samara, Sverdlovsk, Chelyabinsk, Yaroslavl, Tyumen and Omsk regions, as well as the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District.