The Congress of Mexico City has officially approved modifications to local laws, aligning the capital with federal legislation that prohibits electronic cigarettes and vapes. The reform, passed by the full assembly, amends the local constitution and the Health Law of Mexico City to sanction all activities related to these devices.
Morena party deputy Valeria Cruz Flores, presenting the bill on behalf of the Health Commission, stated the move strengthens the human right to health by prohibiting activities related to e-cigarettes and synthetic drugs. She highlighted that in Mexico, adolescent consumption of these products is nearly double that of adults, emphasizing that “what is inhaled is not vapor, but highly harmful micro-particles.”
The law will now sanction the production, distribution, and sale of e-cigarettes, vapes, and similar devices. However, the move faced some opposition. Patricia Urriza Arellano of the Movimiento Ciudadano party called the reform a “mistake,” suggesting that regulation, not prohibition, was the better path. She argued that regulation would ensure minimum quality standards and could create a significant tax revenue stream, citing an expert who estimated the vape market could generate seven billion pesos annually in taxes.
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