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Washington Vaping Laws
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Enacted as of September 30, 2021. Prohibiting the sale of e-cigarettes to underage persons.
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The sale of tobacco and vapor products to persons under age 21 is prohibited.
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The purchase and/or possession of tobacco and vapor products by persons under age 21 is prohibited.
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vapor products must take place within licensed retail premises that is restricted to those over the age of 18 years, contain no nicotine
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license is required to sell vapor products.
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The use of vapor products within public institutions of higher education is restricted through regulation.
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Idaho Vaping Laws
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Prohibiting the sale of e-cigarettes to underage persons.
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“Clean Indoor Air Act” of Idaho has not prohibited the use of vapor products where smoking is prohibited.
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Flavor Bans: Federal law prohibits the sale of closed system devices (pods, cartridges) containing e-liquid in flavors other than tobacco or menthol.
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Smoke-free tobacco is taxed at the rate of 40% of the wholesale price.4
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Vapor products do not have an additional state excise tax.
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Oregon Vaping Laws
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Persons over age 21 can use e-cigs and vape pens at college facilities.(Section 339.883).
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Can not use in a car with under 18 years old teenager. (Section 811.193).
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The use of vapor products in all kinds of public places is prohibited.
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Flavor Bans: Federal law prohibits the sale of closed system devices (pods, cartridges) containing e-liquid in flavors other than tobacco or menthol.
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A statewide flavor ban went into effect on Oct. 15, 2019, but an injunction from a state appeals court on October 17, 2019, allowed products without THC to continue being sold.
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California Vaping Laws
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Use is prohibited around minors and in public areas.
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Electronic cigarette cartridges and solutions for filling electronic cigarettes must be sold in child-resistant packaging.
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Flavor Bans: – Federal law prohibits the sale of closed system devices (pods, cartridges) containing e-liquid in flavors other than tobacco or menthol.
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Nevada Vaping Laws
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Restriction on using vape pens or e-cigarettes at a piercing salon (Section 49).
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Selling of vapor products online or “electronic network” must be clearly marked and packed as “tobacco products” and age verification through third-party service is mandatory.
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Flavor Bans: Federal law prohibits the sale of closed system devices such as pods, cartridges, containing e-liquid in flavors other than tobacco or menthol.
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Alaska Vaping Laws
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Montana Vaping Laws
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Prohibition of Sale or distribution of tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products to persons under 18 years old person.
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Montana’s Clean Indoor Air Act has not been amended to prohibit the use of vapor products where smoking is prohibited.
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Wyoming Vaping Laws
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Restriction in all childcare facilities in presence of the child (Section 4-14(t))
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Below age of 18 vapoer products can not be bought and sold.
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Flavor Bans: Federal law prohibits the sale of closed system devices such as pods, cartridges, containing e-liquid in flavors other than tobacco or menthol.
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Utah Vaping Laws
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Use banned where smoking is banned (Section 26-38-2(6)), including cars with anyone 15 years old or younger (Section 41-6a-1717).
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The sale of Tobacco and vapor product “face-to-face” allowed.
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Internet, mail or phone purchase permitted.
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Flavor Bans: Federal law prohibits the sale of closed system devices such as pods, cartridges, containing e-liquid in flavors other than tobacco or menthol.
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The exception is active military members over age 18 or anyone accompanied by a parent (Section 26-62-205).
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Arizona Vaping Laws
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Banned in foster homes or around foster children (Section 21-6-315).
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Cottonwood and Douglas have passed a Tobacco and vaping 21 law, making the legal age to purchase tobacco 21.
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Flavor Bans: Federal law prohibits the sale of closed system devices such as pods, cartridges, containing e-liquid in flavors other than tobacco or menthol.
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Colorado Vaping Laws
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Flavor Bans: Federal law prohibits the sale of closed system devices such as pods, cartridges, containing e-liquid in flavors other than tobacco or menthol.
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New Mexico
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Vaping is banned wherever smoking is banned (Section 24-16-13)
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Flavor Bans: Federal law prohibits the sale of closed system devices such as pods, cartridges, containing e-liquid in flavors other than tobacco or menthol
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North Dakota
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Use of vaping is banned whereever smoking is banned with some exceptions (Section 23-12-09(14))
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Flavor Bans: Federal law prohibits the sale of closed system devices such as pods, cartridges, containing e-liquid in flavors other than tobacco or menthol
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South Dakota
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Vaping is prohibited where smoking is also banned (Section 34-46-1(6)) and in correctional facilities (including use by staff, in vehicles, or on the grounds) (Section 1.3.C.7).
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Flavor Bans: Federal law prohibits the sale of closed system devices such as pods, cartridges, containing e-liquid in flavors other than tobacco or menthol
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Minnesota
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Use of vapes is banned in child and healthcare businesses, government buildings, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, public and charter schools, and facilities licensed by the commissioner of health. Some exceptions apply (Section 144.414).
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Flavor Bans: Federal law prohibits the sale of closed system devices such as pods, cartridges, containing e-liquid in flavors other than tobacco or menthol
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Nebraska
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Flavor Bans: Federal law prohibits the sale of closed system devices such as pods, cartridges, containing e-liquid in flavors other than tobacco or menthol
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Iowa
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Banned on state property, including outdoors, except on select properties on Capitol Complex (State Employee Policy Appendix E). Banned on University of Iowa campus
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Flavor Bans: Federal law prohibits the sale of closed system devices such as pods, cartridges, containing e-liquid in flavors other than tobacco or menthol.
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Vapor product and tobacco retailers must obtain a license or permit.
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Kansas
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Banned at juvenile corrections facilities and juvenile jails (Section 123-2-111(a)(b)(16).
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Flavor Bans: Federal law prohibits the sale of closed system devices such as pods, cartridges, containing e-liquid in flavors other than tobacco or menthol.
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