All other tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, are taxed at 95% of the wholesale sales price.7,8 Clean indoor air ordinances Smoking is prohibited in all government workplaces (workplaces with two or fewer employees are exempt), private workplaces (workplaces with two or fewer employees are exempt), schools, childcare facilities, restaurants, bars, casinos/gaming establishments (tribal establishments are exempt), retail stores and recreational/cultural facilities.6 E-cigarettes are included in the states definition of smoking.9 Licensing laws Retailers and wholesalers are required to obtain a license to sell tobacco products.7 A license is required to sell e-cigarette products.9 Youth access laws In December 2019, the United States adopted a law raising the federal minimum age of sale of all tobacco products to 21, effective immediately
Thicker vape juice can also lead to more crackling due to its composition
This will mean people born in or after 2009 can never be legally sold tobacco
Ensure that front-desk, housekeeping, and maintenance teams are trained to: Identify signs of e-cigarette use (including faint odors, oily residues on surfaces, or tampered detectors) Follow proper documentation protocols when a violation is suspected Report issues discreetly and escalate to management for appropriate guest communication Empowering staff with the right training and technology reduces friction with guests and ensures that policies are enforced consistently across the property
Mistake 2: Choosing the Wrong Nicotine Strength The nicotine strength in vaping differs greatly from traditional cigarettes