Starting October 19, the Attorney General's tobacco enforcement section, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, will conduct targeted inspections. Retailers caught selling unlisted products face a tiered penalty structure.
| Violation (within 12 months) | Fine Per Unlisted Product | Additional Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| First | $500 | Product seizure + compliance warning |
| Second | $750 - $1,000 | Retail license suspension |
| Third | $1,000 - $1,500 | License revocation + destruction costs |
| Manufacturer | $1,000 per product | Separate from retail penalties |
Local district attorneys are also preparing to enforce the law. The Westmoreland County DA stated: "Our office has already proven that we will enforce vape shops to abide by the laws set forth, and we will continue to do so." Fayette County's DA indicated enforcement could involve periodic compliance checks and undercover operations pennsylvania vape registry law act 57.
Individual consumers who purchase or possess unlisted devices for personal use will not face fines. The law targets the supply chain, not end users pa s new vaping law takes effect oct 17 what consumers retailers need to know.
