The หัวพอตมาโบ craze is sweeping across the country, but unfortunately, it’s not quite as simple as picking up a puff and inhaling. With every state having different laws regarding vaping products, understanding the legalities can be daunting. To help make things easier, we’ve outlined the regulations in each state so that you can stay informed and use your vape responsibly.
Alabama
In Alabama, vaporizers are considered tobacco products and, therefore subject to all relevant restrictions. There are no statewide laws specifically addressing e-cigarettes or vaporizers. However, individual cities and counties have enacted comprehensive smoking bans within their jurisdictions that also apply to e-cigs. In addition, anyone selling e-cigarettes must possess a valid retail tobacco license issued by the Department of Revenue.
Alaska
While Alaska does not have any explicit laws governing electronic cigarettes and other vaping devices, they are classified as “tobacco products” under state law and thus subject to existing regulations on smoking in public places and other restrictions applicable to traditional cigarettes. Additionally, vendors who sell nicotine delivery systems must pay an annual licensing fee of $500 for each location where they do business.
Arizona
In Arizona, all forms of alternative smoking products such as vape pens are prohibited from being sold to people under 18 years old. Retailers must prominently display signs warning consumers about this law at their place of business or risk facing fines or even revocation of their license if found guilty of violating it. Additionally, manufacturing companies must obtain special permits from the department of Health Services before producing any product containing nicotine or other substances regulated by Arizona law.
Arkansas
In Arkansas, vaporizers are treated similarly to traditional cigarettes and are therefore subject to existing laws that regulate the use of smokeless tobacco in public areas such as parks and schools, and prohibit the sale or gift of vaporizers to anyone under the age of 21, with penalties ranging from fines to six months in jail for violations.
California
California has enacted some significant legislation on electronic cigarettes, including banning their use in places where smoking is already prohibited, including bars, restaurants, workplaces, factories, etc. In addition, vendors selling these devices must be licensed by their county health department, while manufacturers must be approved by both local authorities and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Colorado
Colorado has adopted a universal set of rules for electronic cigarettes, with certain exceptions allowed only at the local level. Most notably, it requires vendors selling nicotine-containing vaping liquids to obtain a special permit certifying that all ingredients used meet FDA standards. In addition, Colorado recently passed a law banning flavored e-liquids unless they contain no more than 0.3% nicotine by weight, volume or concentration, whichever is lower.
Connecticut
Connecticut has some strict regulations when it comes to electronic cigarettes, including an age limit for buying, purchasing, possessing, using, distributing, trading, bartering, supplying, furnishing, dispensing, administering, offering, giving, giving away, providing samples, lending, exchanging, advertising, promoting, displaying, possessing, transporting, introducing into commerce, or receiving any device containing nicotine without parental consent, of eighteen years of age.
In addition, retailers selling vaporizers are prohibited from advertising to minors through social media, the internet, television, radio, print advertisements, billboards, etc.
