Market & regulatory data for the e-cigarette sector in Tennessee

23rd September 2022: US - Tennessee: An ordinance to prohibit smoking and the use of vapour products in certain age-restricted establishments such as bars and music venues that was discussed in the Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County was deferred for a second time on 20th September; it was previously deferred on 16th August. Many owners of bars for over-21s are complaining, saying that this ordinance will drive them out of business, local news reports.
2nd June 2022: US - Tennessee: Senate Bill (SB) 2219 was signed into law by the governor yesterday, 1st June. This bill would authorise local governments to regulate smoking and vaping, including the prohibition of smoking and the use of vapour products in age-restricted venues.
27th May 2022: US - Tennessee: Willson County School resource officers (SROs) are confiscating vape pens at an alarming rate, local media reports. Captain Scott Moore with the Sheriff's Office stated that they started keeping a record three years ago, and that he "would call it more of an explosion than a rise".
8th April 2022: US - Tennessee: Senate Bill 2219 has passed the Senate and is ready for transmission to the House. This bill would authorise local governments to regulate, including the prohibition of, smoking and the use of vapour products in age-restricted venues.

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