NYS law loopholes allow continued sale of illegal flavored vapes Capital District Tobacco Free Communities Flavored vape has been illegal to sell in NYS since 2020. Flavored vape has lead to a large increase in youth using e cigarettes. This ban helps protect young people who have the Which U.S. States Banned E Cigarettes? Where Vaping is Legal Now Illegal flavored vapeslargely imported and unregulatedremain widely sold across New Jersey through illicit shops tied to broader criminal activity, highlighting weak enforcement and the need for stronger penalties and resources.