Protecting Children from Dangerous and Deceptive Drug Products

Our organization strongly supports SB 546 because it prioritizes the safety and well-being of children and families across West Virginia. We are alarmed by the deceptive marketing tactics used to target youth with drug-laced products disguised as innocent snacks. The sale of these items in everyday locations like gas stations and smoke shops makes them easily accessible and dangerously normalized. By banning these substances and their sale in child-friendly formats, SB 546 closes dangerous loopholes and sends a clear message that our state will not tolerate the exploitation of children through chemically altered, illicit products.