The Canton parliament in Basel has pushed for a ban on the sale of single-use vapes, and similar bans are being discussed in many parts of Switzerland, with the government preferring a less binding approach to the proposal.
Key points:
1. The Canton parliament of Basel is pushing for a ban on the sale of single-use vapes.
2. The Government prefers a more non-binding approach to the proposal.
3. Other states and the federal government are discussing similar bans.
According to Swiss media reports on Wednesday. The Canton parliament of Basel is exploring the possibility of banning the sale of disposable vapes and has forwarded the relevant proposal to the government. Parliament made this point only in a non-binding form – a “motion”.
The Canton of Basel had said it wanted to receive the proposal in this less binding manner, as any cantle-level ban could run counter to higher-level federal law. This view is supported by the administration of the Canton of Basel.
Meanwhile, the parliaments of the cantons of Valais and Jura have decided to ban the sale of single-use vapes, while a ban is also being discussed at the federal level. The Canton of Basel plans to keep an eye on developments at the federal level for the time being.
Even so, the Basel-canton Parliament voted 62 in favor, 28 against and 1 abstention to submit the proposal as a motion. Christian People’s Party (EVP) lawmaker Christoph Hochuli. Who originally proposed the proposal in the form of a motion, applauded the decision.
