B.C. has unveiled some newly proposed vaping laws that could impact vape users and the wholesalers that supply them.
According to the BC Ministry of the Attorney General, the proposed laws will help hold manufacturers of vaping products, as well as wholesalers, accountable for “deceptive practices that prioritize profit over people.”
The new law is called the Vaping Product Damages and Health Costs Recovery Act. If it’s passed, it will enable the Province to take legal action against B.C. vape wholesalers and manufacturers that cause harm to the public by misleadingly promoting vape products.
“Deceptive practices by vaping manufacturers are driving harmful behaviours, especially among youth, and placing growing pressure on our health-care and education systems,” said Attorney General Niki Sharma in a statement.
She added, “On our watch, British Columbians will not be left paying the price for corporate deception. With this legislation, B.C. is once again leading the way in protecting people and holding corporations to account, just as we did with tobacco and opioid manufacturers.”
“This legislation builds on the Province’s successful work to hold wrongdoers, such as multinational tobacco and opioid manufacturers, accountable for the harms their products cause to people. On Aug. 29, 2025, B.C. received the first payment of nearly $1 billion of the total $3.6 billion it will receive through the landmark settlement in the lawsuit against tobacco companies,” the ministry said in a statement.
“The first-of-its-kind vaping product damages and health care costs recovery act enables, but does not require, the provincial government to take legal action to protect public health and ensure accountability from wrongdoers whose products are associated with vaping-related disease and injury,” it adds.
Lisa Beare, Minister of Education and Child Care, said these laws could also hold companies accountable for the harm they cause to youth and families.
“Students need to be supported and safe, both in and out of school, so they can make informed decisions about their health.”