Legislative defense
We track every vapor-related bill filed in the House and Senate, submit testimony, and put shop owners in front of committees who otherwise only hear from public health lobbies.
The Maryland Vapor Alliance represents independent retailers before the General Assembly, the Comptroller, and county councils — defending adult access to tobacco harm reduction products and pushing back on regulation that closes small businesses without improving public health.
Flavor bans, tax increases, and licensing caps move fast in a short session. Members get warned before a hearing, not after a vote.
We track every vapor-related bill filed in the House and Senate, submit testimony, and put shop owners in front of committees who otherwise only hear from public health lobbies.
Comptroller registration, the Maryland flavored-product list, county zoning, age-verification audits — explained in plain language, with the deadlines that matter.
Membership signals to customers and legislators that a shop verifies age, follows the rules, and is accountable to something larger than its own register.
Dues scale with the size of your operation. Every level includes advocacy, alerts, and association voting rights — the difference is how many storefronts you can list.
For allies, suppliers, and advocates who don't operate a storefront.
$100/mo
or $1,200 billed annually
One licensed Maryland storefront.
$250/mo
or $3,000 billed annually
Two locations under one owner.
$500/mo
or $6,000 billed annually
Three or more locations. No listing cap.
$750/mo
or $9,000 billed annually
Change levels at any time — upgrades take effect immediately and are prorated; downgrades apply at your next renewal. Existing members keep their current rate.
Every shop below is a dues-paying member that verifies age at the door. Adults 21+ can search by county, city, or product.
Waldorf, Prince Frederick, Lexington Park & Lothian
167 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater
Independent retailer since 2013
Fourteen SKUs added and three removed. Members should audit shelf stock before the September enforcement window opens.
Six MVA shop owners testified in Annapolis. The proposed county licensing cap did not advance out of Economic Matters.
A short checklist covering signage, ID scanner logs, and employee training records that inspectors ask for first.
Join today and your listing goes live as soon as it's approved — usually within one business day.
Join the Maryland Vapor Alliance