Rhode Island Bill Would Restore Access to Flavored Vapes in Adult-Only Vape Shops
Support S.B. 543 — Protect Consumer Choice
Rhode Island’s lawmakers are taking a major step toward restoring consumer freedom and protecting small businesses with the introduction of Senate Bill 543 (S.B. 543) — legislation that would allow the sale of flavored vaping products in adult-only vape shops across the state.
This common-sense bill reverses previous overreach by allowing adults age 21 and over to access the flavored nicotine products they rely on to stay away from cigarettes, while keeping these products out of general retailers where youth access is more difficult to control.
🔑 What S.B. 543 Does:
Restores consumer access to flavored vaping products in 21+ specialty retailers only
Protects small businesses across Rhode Island who have been unfairly punished under previous restrictions
Strengthens youth protections by limiting access to adult-only environments
This bill reflects what other forward-thinking states have recognized: flavors are not the enemy — but improper access is. Adult consumers should not be punished for the failures of enforcement. This law strikes a balance between consumer freedom and youth prevention.
🚨 Why We Need to Take Action:
For years, independent vape shops and adult consumers in Rhode Island have been sidelined by overly broad bans that favored only the largest tobacco companies and drove customers to unregulated online sellers or illicit markets.
S.B. 543 is our opportunity to change that.
Rhode Island can become a model for other states by adopting smart regulations that support public health, consumer rights, and responsible retail practices.
🗳️ TAKE ACTION NOW
Use the Vapor Technology Association (VTA) Call to Action tool to contact your state senators and urge them to vote YES on S.B. 543. It only takes a minute, but your voice could make all the difference.
📄 Read the Bill – RI S.B. 543 (2025)
This isn’t just a win for the vape industry — it’s a win for Rhode Island. Let’s bring back responsible access, support local businesses, and keep public health policies rooted in facts, not fear.
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