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Story summary
- Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 762 to ban disposable nicotine vapes.
- The law forbids manufacturing or importing covered devices beginning Jan. 1, 2027.
- Retail sales of the banned devices become illegal statewide on Jan. 1, 2028.
- Violations carry civil penalties of $500, $1,000 or $2,000 plus $50 per device and possible license loss.
- Opponents, including Sen. Shannon Grove and small-business groups, warn the ban could spur smuggling and hurt retailers.
