Saratov Regional Duma enacts five-year retail ban on vapes and e-liquids

The Saratov Regional Duma has passed legislation prohibiting the retail sale of vaping products and e-liquids within the region for a five-year period. The ban is scheduled to take effect on March 1, 2027, and remain in force until March 1, 2032, marking a significant regional regulatory divergence from federal standards.