西弗吉尼亚州的《瓦佩安全法》规定,对洗手间商店实行严格的许可证发放和公民身份要求,以减少未成年人进入这些商店的机会,引发关于公平和对小型和移民企业的影响的辩论。
West Virginia's Vape Safety Act mandates strict licensing and citizenship requirements for vape shops to reduce underage access, sparking debate over fairness and impact on small and immigrant-owned businesses.
西弗吉尼亚州众议院第5437号法案,即《瓦佩安全法》,要求烟熏店从酒精饮料管制管理局获得国家许可证,进行背景调查,支付高额年费,并遵守严格的规则,包括不使用住宅和业主取得美国国籍。
West Virginia’s House Bill 5437, the Vape Safety Act, would require vape and smoke shops to obtain state licenses from the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration, undergo background checks, pay high annual fees, and comply with strict rules including no residential use and U.S. citizenship for owners.
该法案旨在通过授权林业发展局批准的产品、详细标签和一份公共产品目录,遏制未成年人销售和非法活动。
The bill aims to curb underage sales and illegal operations by mandating FDA-approved products, detailed labeling, and a public product directory.
批评者警告公民与居住禁令可能会不公平地伤害移民和小企业主, 引起对法案公平与效力的担忧。
While supporters say it strengthens oversight, critics warn the citizenship and residence bans could unfairly harm immigrant and small business owners, raising concerns about the bill’s fairness and effectiveness.