A responsible vaping framework should separate four questions that often get blurred together: youth access, adult substitution, illegal supply, and compliant retail practice.
| Question | Public record | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Can the rule be explained? | Plain-language retailer guidance | Staff cannot comply with rules they cannot translate at the counter. |
| Can the rule be inspected? | Inspection criteria and complaint paths | Enforcement needs observable conduct, not broad suspicion. |
| Can the rule be reviewed? | A dated public review | Alberta should know whether the intervention worked. |