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As e-cigarettes are gaining in popularity as an alternative to smoking, the FDA is taking notice. Local and state agencies also have their own vaping laws in addition to and aside of the new FDA regulations.
You may be thinking that vaping laws are silly since it’s supposed to be healthier than smoking. But, the truth is, the research is still in its early stages and the FDA and state governments are taking the side of caution. Liquid nicotine is considered a tobacco product, after all.
So, let’s take a look at the various vaping laws around the country so you can know what’s happening in your state and anywhere you plan to visit. Keep reading to learn more.
Vaping Laws for All Fifty StatesIt is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to buy vape mods, supplies, accessories, or eJuiceproducts in the United States. Other laws that vary state by state are geared toward current vapers.
AlabamaIt is okay to smoke vape in public places. ‘No smoking’ signs do not apply to vaping.
AlaskaNo smoking laws do not apply to e-cigarettes in Alaska. There is no signage to indicate a restriction on vaping for businesses.
ArizonaIt is recommended to check with your local government for city-specific laws on vaping in Arizona. Other regulations do not include a restriction on vaping in public places.
ArkansasUniversities, school campuses, and childcare or healthcare facilities do not permit vaping. State park buildings also ban the use of e-cigarettes.
CaliforniaVaping safety is a factor in California’s state laws. Vaping is banned wherever smoking is prohibited.
ColoradoIt is not unlawful to use e-cigarettes in public places. Check with your local government for city-wide laws.
ConnecticutIt is prohibited to vape in areas such as state buildings, restaurants, health care facilities, and school campuses and buildings.
DelawareDelaware restricts vaping and the use of e-cigarettes anywhere smoking is prohibited.
FloridaSmoking and vaping are prohibited in indoor workspaces. There are no laws banning vaping in public places.
GeorgiaOne must not assume that signage indicating ‘no smoking’ applies to vaping. There are no public laws in Georgia that mention the use of e-cigarettes.
HawaiiVaping is outlawed anywhere smoking and tobacco products are prohibited.
IdahoIdaho restricts smoking in public places but there is no mention in the law about e-cigarettes.
IllinoisVaping and smoking are outlawed on school campuses statewide. There are no other regulations on vaping.
IndianaVaping is prohibited where smoking is prohibited.
IowaNo smoking laws apply to vaping in Iowa. Smoking and vaping are outlawed in public places. Check with your local government for other regulations.
KansasNo smoking laws and signs apply to vaping in Kansas.
KentuckyKentucky doesn’t have strict smoke-free laws. One can assume that signage indicating ‘no smoking’ does not apply to vaping in Kentucky.
LouisianaSmoking is prohibited in businesses, public buildings, and outdoor public places.
MaineOne can assume that ‘no smoking’ signs in Maine do not apply to vaping. There are no statewide laws prohibiting it.
MarylandCheck with your local government for city-wide vaping or smoking laws. Maryland state laws do not mention e-cigarettes.
MassachusettsThere are no laws in Massachusetts that apply to vaping specifically.
MichiganThere are no state laws or regulations for vaping in Michigan.
MinnesotaIt is outlawed to smoke or vape in where ‘no smoking’ signs are posted. This includes public buildings, schools, health care facilities, and universities.
MississippiThere are no state laws regulating vaping in Mississippi. Check with your local government for city-wide laws.
MissouriNo vaping laws exist in Missouri.
MontanaMontana does not implement statewide laws or regulations on vaping. Check with your local government for city-wide laws.
NebraskaThere are no statewide laws currently in place. Some businesses ban the use of e-cigarettes. Look for signage.
NevadaThere are no regulations in place against the use of e-cigarettes or vaping products.
New MexicoVaping is outlawed on school campuses and school-sponsored events. Check with your local government for city-wide laws.
New JerseyIt is prohibited to vape in public places and businesses.
New YorkNo smoking laws also apply to electronic cigarettes.
North DakotaElectronic cigarettes are banned statewide. ‘No smoking’ signs apply to vaping.
OhioVaping is prohibited in and near state buildings. Check with your local government for city-wide laws.
OklahomaThere are no statewide laws prohibiting vaping in Oklahoma.
OregonE-cigarettes and vaping are banned statewide. ‘No smoking’ and ‘no vaping’ signs apply to smoking and vaping in designated areas.
North CarolinaSmoking is prohibited in restaurants and bars. ‘No smoking’ signs do not apply vaping.
PennsylvaniaThere are local laws banning vaping in Philadelphia that includes parks and enclosed workplaces. There are no statewide laws banning vaping.
Rhode IslandSmoking is prohibited indoors. ‘No smoking’ signs are assumed not to apply to vaping.
South CarolinaThere are no statewide laws regulating vaping. No smoking laws include health care facilities, public transportation, and public schools.
South DakotaThere are no statewide laws regulating the use of e-cigarettes. One can assume that ‘no smoking’ signs do not apply to vaping.
TennesseeThere are no statewide laws banning vaping.
TexasVaping is outlawed in libraries, museums, school campuses, airplanes, trains, indoor theaters, hospitals, and elevators.
UtahSmoke-free laws apply to vaping. One should assume that ‘no smoking’ signs indicate that it is also unlawful to vape.
VermontVaping is prohibited on state property, in cars with young children, indoor public places, workplaces, and school campuses.
VirginiaThere are no statewide bans on vaping. Check with your local government for city-wide laws.
Washington StateVaping is outlawed on school campuses of higher education according to state law.
West VirginiaVaping is outlawed on school-related property and school grounds.
WisconsinThere are no laws prohibiting vaping.
WyomingThere are no statewide laws prohibiting vaping in Wyoming.
Final ThoughtsIt’s important to pay close attention to the vaping laws in your state to avoid penalties and fines. Not to mention that often times the laws are in place as a common courtesy to those that don’t partake. Be courteous to your fellow human.
Now that you know the local laws, it’s time to stock up on supplies. Don’t hesitate to contact us for all your vape juice needs. We have just about every flavor imaginable.