2023-10-31 18:18:01
Vaping businesses are no longer allowed to sell flavored products following the new law came into force.
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Marketers of vaping products will therefore have to reinvent themselves.
Several businesses will transform into convenience stores in the coming days in order to remain profitable, despite the entry into force on Tuesday of the new law which is not unanimous.
“The illicit market which supplies young people will double,” estimates Daniel Marien, founder of La Vape Shop stores. “Since the illegal market will double tomorrow morning, I don’t understand what the law has done to protect young people, because they will simply get their supplies elsewhere.”
Mr. Marien also draws a parallel with prohibition, recalling that it “never worked” in Quebec.
Government inspectors have been mandated to tour businesses and ensure application and compliance with the new law.
Municipal police officers will only have to intervene if complaints are filed by citizens.
ARCHIVE PHOTO, JEAN-FRANCOIS DESGAGÉS
As of today, it is prohibited to sell vaping products:
– containing a flavor or aroma
– with a nicotine concentration of more than 20mgml
– which has the shape of a toy, jewelry, food, animal or real or fictitious character or any other shape, appearance or function that may be attractive to minors.
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