Denton smoke shop owners were relieved when Senate Bill 3, which proposed banning all consumable THC products statewide, was vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott in June. However, around the same time, Abbott approved a different piece of legislation targeting cannabis sales and sales tactics that appeal to minors.
Under the new bill, the definition of e-cigarettes, also called vapes, was expanded to include non-nicotine vapes. The bill defines e-cigarettes as: “an electronic cigarette or any other device that simulates smoking by using a mechanical heating element, battery or electronic circuit to deliver nicotine or other substances to the individual inhaling from the device; or (ii) a consumable liquid solution or other material aerosolized or vaporized during the use of an electronic cigarette or other device described by this subdivision, regardless of whether the liquid solution or material contains nicotine.”
Ryheem Powell, area manager and franchise business consultant for Cheech & Chong’s Apothicaria, expressed disappointment with the new law because of its effect on customers…