List of vaping bans in the United States

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A pictogram used to denote a vaping ban

Laws regulating the use of electronic cigarettes, also known as "vaping", vary across the United States. Some states and municipalities prohibit vaping in every location where smoking is prohibited, while others contain more permissive laws (or no laws at all) regarding vaping.

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Indoor bans

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A sign stating: No smoking and vaping within 9 meters of building.

In August 2016, a World Health Organization (WHO) report recommended that e-cigarettes be banned in indoor areas or where smoking is prohibited. [1] This is because of their potential for non-users to be exposed to chemicals and e-cigarette aerosol in indoor areas. [2] Many local and state jurisdictions have recently begun enacting laws that prohibit e-cigarette usage everywhere that smoking is banned, although some state laws with comprehensive smoke-free laws will still allow for vaping to be permitted in bars and restaurants while prohibiting e-cigarettes in other indoor places. [3] The only states that do not regulate indoor vaping at all, be it by state territory or on a local level, are in the states of Nebraska, Nevada, and Tennessee.

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Statewide vaping ban. [12] Localities may regulate vaping more stringently than the state.

Connecticut

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Montana governor Steve Bullock announced a statewide ban on the sale of flavored vaping products. [21] This ban will take effect on October 22, 2019, and will affect both retail in shops and online. [21] The restriction will last for 4 months. [21]

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

Localities may regulate vaping indoors, but not in bars and restaurants.

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

See also

References

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