SB1000 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Regulating vape and smoke shop retailers.

What is the status of SB1000?

Passed one chamber as of March 3, 2026. Latest action: To House Health and Human Resources (March 5, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1000?

Rucker, Patricia (R, 16), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1000?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1000&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia SB1000: Regulating vape and smoke shop retailers

Q: What does SB1000 do?

In its own words: To amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated §16-9H-1, §16-9H-2, §16-9H-3, §16-9H-4, §16-9H-5, §16-9H-6, §16-9H-7, §16-9H-8, §16-9H-9, §16-9H-10, §16-9H-11, §16-9H-12, §16-9H-13, §16-9H-14, §16-9H-15, §16-9H-16, §16-9H-17, §16-9H-18, and §16-9H-19, relating to regulating vape and smoke shop retailers; defining terms; requiring license; addressing jurisdiction; setting forth license requirements; establishing fee; setting forth enforcement; prohibiting use of vape or smoke shop as a residence; setting forth violations; establishing vapor produ.

Status: Passed one chamber, March 3, 2026

What the bill says

To amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated §16-9H-1, §16-9H-2, §16-9H-3, §16-9H-4, §16-9H-5, §16-9H-6, §16-9H-7, §16-9H-8, §16-9H-9, §16-9H-10, §16-9H-11, §16-9H-12, §16-9H-13, §16-9H-14, §16-9H-15, §16-9H-16, §16-9H-17, §16-9H-18, and §16-9H-19, relating to regulating vape and smoke shop retailers; defining terms; requiring license; addressing jurisdiction; setting forth license requirements; establishing fee; setting forth enforcement; prohibiting use of vape or smoke shop as a residence; setting forth violations; establishing vapor produ.

From the engrossed text, February 27, 2026:

A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated §16-9H-1, §16-9H-2, §16-9H-3, §16-9H-4, §16-9H-5, §16-9H-6, §16-9H-7, §16-9H-8, §16-9H-9, §16-9H-10, §16-9H-11, §16-9H-12, §16-9H-13, §16-9H-14, §16-9H-15, §16-9H-16, §16-9H-17, §16-9H-18, and §16-9H-19, relating to regulating vape and smoke shop retailers; defining terms; requiring license; addressing jurisdiction; setting forth license requirements; establishing fee; setting forth enforcement; prohibiting use of vape or smoke shop as a residence; setting forth violations; establishing vapor product registry; setting forth requirements for registry; setting forth fee for registry; setting forth process for removal from registry; setting forth prohibited activities; setting forth violations; setting forth enforcement; addressing service of process; requiring reporting; requiring rulemaking regarding labeling; establishing criminal penalties; establishing administrative sanctions; setting forth appeals process; and permitting general rulemaking. article 9h. vape SAFETY act. §16-9H-1. Short title. This article shall be known as the Vape and Smoke Retailer Location and Operating Requirements Act. §16-9H-2. Definitions. "Abandonment" and "abandoned" mean that the use with respect to a premises, regardless of intent of the user, has ceased or has discontinued for a period of at least 30 days, or an explicit declaration by the user of a premises that it has ceased a use with respect to the premises that is non-conforming to this article. "Adult " means a person who is …

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