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Mexico's Lower House Approves Vape Ban Focused on Commercial Activity, Sends Bill to Senate

Violations tied to production, importation or sales draw one-to-eight-year prison terms, with personal possession explicitly exempt.

Overview

  • After nearly nine hours of debate, deputies approved the reform in general and particular by 292–163, advancing it to the Senate for review.
  • Adopted reservations to Articles 282 Ter and 282 Quáter limit criminal liability to acquisition with commercial purpose and other commercial acts, including disposable devices.
  • The measure bans production, import, export, distribution, sale and advertising of e‑cigarettes and vape devices across the national territory.
  • Penalties for commercial violations range from one to eight years in prison plus fines of 100–2,000 UMA, reaching roughly 226,000 pesos.
  • Beyond the ban, the package strengthens Cofepris, formalizes consolidated drug procurement, recognizes digital health, revises controlled-substance rules and alters Fonsabi allocations, as opposition warns of illicit-market growth and disproportionate sanctions.