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Vapes Continue to Be Sold in North Ossetia Despite Adopted Ban

North Ossetia was the first in southern Russia to adopt a law banning the sale of vapes, yet the devices are still being sold in Vladikavkaz. Deputy Svetlana Doeva stated that the law's effect has been suspended, as the republic adopted it earlier than federal rules allowing a ban only from March 1, 2027. The rescheduling of deadlines in the region has not yet been approved.

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Doctors report first COPD symptoms in young vapers; sales ban not being observed in North Ossetia

According to Life.ru citing SHOT, doctors are being approached en masse by e-cigarette users aged 16–40 with symptoms resembling early signs of COPD — an incurable lung disease. Pulmonologist Alexey Nikishenkov reported a 30% increase in complications over the year. Meanwhile, in North Ossetia, where a ban on vape sales has been in effect since September 1, 2026, e-cigarettes continue to be sold.

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