New Mexico lawsuit against vape retailers awaits hearing as lawmakers mull industry regulations

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: October 13, 2026

Words: 585

Last Updated: 4 days, 14 hours ago

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In a public hearing on Tuesday, New Mexico state Sen. Martin Hickey (D-Albuquerque) likened the state’s ongoing litigation against vape retailers and distributors to the decades-old struggle to convict Al Capone and his gang of “untouchables.”

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While prosecutors couldn’t successfully try the notorious bootlegger for selling alcohol during the prohibition era, they were able to convict him of tax evasion and …

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