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Alabama Officials Withdraw Objection To Rescheduling Marijuana Under State Law In Line With Trump’s Federal Move

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“The program’s already live, even though it’s still Schedule I in Alabama.”

By Anna Barrett, Alabama Reflector

Alabama’s public health officials on Thursday withdrew their objection to the federal rescheduling of marijuana, a move officials characterized as procedural, following a July public hearing.

The governing body of the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) in May voted to delay the rescheduling so that officials could have more time to determine how to implement it, but noted that they “fully intended” to reschedule the drug.

State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said Thursday morning that he did not see any issues with the change, and the public comments did not reflect the impact of rescheduling but rather marijuana itself.

“I would say there are a lot of really passionate people that had a lot of really strong feelings about it, and I don’t want to minimize that or oversimplify that,” Harris said. “The comments were people who really support medical marijuana or who really don’t support medical marijuana. The comments weren’t really about what we were trying to get at, which [was] ‘what are the consequences of rescheduling.’”

Conservative activists at the public hearing said the rescheduling would “harm children” and “worsen Alabama’s mental health crisis.” The only proponent of rescheduling at the public hearing said not doing so would instill distrust between patients and doctors.

Harris said ADPH’s legal team resolved all of the department’s concerns, like the impact to pharmacies and those seeking the medication.

In April, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) moved marijuana from Schedule I—the Drug Enforcement Administration’s list of drugs with the greatest potential for abuse and least legitimate use—to Schedule III, with drugs considered to have a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.

The order followed an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in December instructing the DOJ to move towards rescheduling.

Former President Joe Biden instructed DOJ to reschedule the drug in 2024, but hearings on the move were canceled in early 2025.

The federal order applies to state-licensed medical marijuana products in the states that allow medicinal use of the drug. The move means those businesses can deduct business expenses from their federal taxes and researchers have access to state-legal products. As a Schedule I drug, only cannabis grown in a federally approved facility could be studied, severely limiting the supply available to researchers.

Alabama’s medical cannabis program was created by the Legislature in 2021. Three dispensaries are open in the state, with seven more to open within the next few months. At the program’s full capacity, there will be nearly 40 dispensaries.

Harris said the rescheduling would not impact the state’s medical cannabis program.

“The program’s already live, even though it’s still Schedule I in Alabama. The reason is, the statute was written essentially to decriminalize it for people who are authorized to have it,” he said.

The committee unanimously withdrew its objection.

This story was first published by Alabama Reflector.

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Too Many People On Probation And Parole Still Can’t Use Medical Marijuana, Even Under Federal Rescheduling And State Legalization (Op-Ed)

admin — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:40:10 +0000

“Because marijuana use remains illegal under federal law, standard supervision conditions may prohibit consumption.”

By Sephria Reynolds-Tanner, Reason Foundation

Medical marijuana is legal in 47 states, the District of Columbia and three U.S. territories. Yet for millions of Americans on probation or parole suffering from qualifying conditions like chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety, that legalization is worth very little in practice. In many states, people on probation and parole are forbidden to use medical marijuana, even when legally recommended by a physician.

It’s an oversight that state lawmakers need to address.

Nearly four million adults in the United States are on probation or parole, almost double the number of people held in jails and prisons combined. Because marijuana use remains illegal under federal law, standard supervision conditions may prohibit consumption. A positive drug test can trigger a violation of probation or parole and result in jail or prison time.

In 2023, states collectively spent an estimated $3 billion re-incarcerating people for “technical violations,” such as missing a check-in appointment or failing a drug test. The exact share attributable to marijuana-related test failures is unknown because agencies do not collect substance-specific violation data. But, because marijuana is the most commonly used controlled substance and remains detectable in urine for up to 30 days, that share is likely substantial.

This problem for patients is rooted in marijuana’s Schedule I designation under the federal Controlled Substances Act, which deems it to have “no currently accepted medical use.”

But even the federal government is changing its position. Last year, President Donald Trump ordered the attorney general to expedite rescheduling marijuana to Schedule III. In April, then-Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a final order moving Food and Drug Administration-approved and state-licensed medical marijuana to Schedule III, while setting an expedited hearing on broader rescheduling that ran through July 15, with a formal recommendation still pending.

Federal rescheduling at least removes the primary legal justification agencies and courts have used to strip those under community supervision of legal access to medical marijuana. Yet, federal rescheduling will not fix the problem for people under state supervision who need medical marijuana. Most states independently schedule marijuana in their own drug laws, and supervision conditions that prohibit marijuana specifically need to be revised.

Courts in Arizona, Pennsylvania and Michigan have already struck down state bans on people under supervision using medical cannabis, with judges ruling that the immunity granted by state medical marijuana legalization does not simply disappear because someone is placed on probation.

Legislatures in Connecticut, New York, Minnesota, Missouri and Colorado have also taken steps to harmonize their supervision systems with medical marijuana legalization, enacting laws to allow those under supervision to participate in medical marijuana programs.

Corrections agencies in Washington, Florida and Minnesota have implemented administrative policies to do the same, creating a system to verify registration with medical marijuana programs and maintain oversight without categorical prohibition.

But for those under supervised release in many other states, re-incarceration is still a risk if they use doctor-recommended cannabis.

Probation and parole officers do not prohibit people under supervision from taking prescribed controlled substances like Adderall, Xanax or OxyContin. Standard probation conditions include carve-outs that permit the use of prescribed drugs, managing risks through documentation, monitoring and clinical intervention when problems arise.

States should extend the same framework to medical marijuana: Verify the recommendation, document it in the case files and treat it like any other prescribed medication rather than an automatic violation that can lead to reincarceration.

The states that have legalized medical marijuana have already made the policy decision that patients with qualifying conditions deserve access to physician-recommended treatment without criminal penalty. Supervision systems in those same states should reflect the intent of medical marijuana laws and protect patients.

Sephria Reynolds-Tanner is a criminal justice and drug policy analyst at Reason Foundation and a former probation and community corrections officer in Washington state. She is the author of Medical Cannabis Access Under Probation and Parole: Removing Barriers to Doctor-Recommended Treatment.

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Tennessee Ban on THCA Has Cost State $54M in Tax Revenue

admin — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:54:15 +0000

The Tennessee ban on THCA products has cost the state $54 million in tax revenues, WPLN News reports. Last year, state lawmakers approved the ban along with a new tax on intoxicating hemp products but has only collected 3% of what the new tax was projected to bring in.

In February, the state had anticipated collecting about $8.8 million from the new tax but has only brought in $61,000. The THCA effectively ended the sale of smokable hemp and full-spectrum CBD products, which were the most profitable in the market. The lower sales have also impacted the sales tax the state had previously collected on hemp products.

The ban was initially supposed to take effect January 1 but was delayed until the summer so cultivators and retailers could shift their business models.

Lee Crabtree, a hemp farmer, told WPLN that he is “not making the money” he did “back when CBD was huge there for a minute.”

The state has patched the $54 million deficit with surpluses from other taxes, including franchise and excise taxes, and sales tax more broadly.

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Illinois Recreational Marijuana Dispensaries Can Apply To Sell Medical Cannabis With New Form Posted By State Officials

admin — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 03:17:34 +0000

Illinois officials have posted a new form that recreational marijuana dispensaries can file in order to get permission to begin selling medical cannabis, which is taxed at a much lower rate than adult-use products.

The expanded opportunity for marijuana businesses comes as part of omnibus cannabis legislation that was passed by lawmakers and signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker (D) this session.

The law also doubles the amount of marijuana that adults can legally possess, allows drive-thrus and curbside pickups at dispensaries and lets them stay open for longer hours of operation, among other changes.

The five-page form released this week by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) allows businesses holding an active Adult Use Dispensing Organization License issued under the state’s Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act to apply for a separate Medical Cannabis Dispensing Organization license.

“Any adult use dispensary holding an active license in good standing may opt-in for a medical dispensary license,” IDFPR said in previously issued guidance about changes made by the new cannabis omnibus legislation. “This medical dispensary license will allow the dispensary to sell cannabis to medical cannabis patients at the medical tax rate up to the medical patient’s allotment.”

Dispensaries can begin filing the form on September 10, and then they must wait for their so-called “15-37 License,” named after the section of the legislation, to be issued before they can begin medical cannabis sales.

Applicants must submit a non-refundable fee of $5,000 and, if approved, their standard renewal fee will then increase by an additional $10,000 per renewal cycle.

The new form, noted earlier by Illinois New Joint, asks about a business’s disciplinary history, ownership structure and tax compliance.

It also asks questions such as:

Does the dispensary include materials or signs informing patients that possession of cannabis is illegal under federal law?
Does the education plan offer information available to patients on the potential side effects of cannabis?
Does the dispensary offer materials or signs informing patients that consuming cannabis is prohibited in public places?

Businesses also need to submit a patient prioritization plan that includes details about designating a medical cannabis line and registers that will serve medical cannabis patients first, as well as a floor plan showing a dedicated consultation area for patients.

The medical cannabis sales option for adult-use businesses is part of SB 3222, which was approved by the legislature and signed by Pritzker in June.

As enacted into law, the measure also allows residents of the state who are over 21 years of age to possess up to 60 grams of marijuana flower—double the amount in prior law. They are also able to have up to 10 grams of cannabis concentrates and infused products with up to 1,000 mg of THC—also double the earlier limit. Possession amounts for adult non-residents are also doubled under the bill and are generally set at half of what residents can carry.

Additionally, people with past convictions for possession of up to 60 grams of marijuana are now able to have those records expunged—double the previous cutoff allowing only those with convictions for up to 30 grams to be eligible.

The legislation also recriminalizes hemp THC products with more than 0.4 milligrams of THC per container, in line with a federal ban that is set to take effect in November.

The state’s list of medical marijuana qualifying conditions is also being expanded to add female orgasmic disorder, endometriosis, ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids.

The governor held a signing ceremony for the legislation at a marijuana dispensary, saying he is “proud that Illinois continues to lead the nation in showing what thoughtful, balanced cannabis policy can achieve.”

In 2019, Pritzker signed the state’s initial marijuana legalization policy into law.

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Connecticut Cannabis Cultivator Seeking to Sue State Over Losses Caused by Rule Changes

admin — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:14:15 +0000

A Connecticut cannabis cultivator is seeking permission to sue the state for $1 million, claiming the changing policies of the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) caused the business to lose $750,000, CT Insider reports. Affinity Grow claims DCP’s shifting rules led to the grower having to recall 17 lots of products and is asking the state claims commissioner for permission to sue rather than just have the commissioner award damages.

In the claim, Affinity contends that DCP didn’t administer the state’s cannabis regulations in a “competent, predictable and professional manner,” and that the agency issued unclear and conflicting testing policies that punished Affinity for following previously accepted practices.

Affinity alleges that DCP failed to explain a critical part of changes to how laboratories select cannabis for final-form testing before they are sold – whether a lab employee had to select which item would be tested or also had to physically remove that item from the larger batch. Affinity said, in their case, a laboratory worker chose the sample and directed an Affinity employee to pick it up and hand it to the lab worker, which was the previously accepted procedure, according to the claim. DCP claims that the lab worker had to physically pick up the sample as well.

Affinity claims DCP did not clearly communicate the process and ultimately found Affinity had violated the regulations, and forced it to recall 17 lots connected to that sampling process.

Further, Affinity claims DCP was negligent in its supervision of the former director of the agency’s Drug Control Division, claiming that an unannounced inspection in March 2025 was potentially retaliatory because Affinity’s president had testified before the legislature’s General Law Committee about the company’s frustrations with cannabis testing rules. Lawmakers objected to the timing of the inspection and DCP Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli ultimately concluded the inspection had damaged the agency’s relationship with the cannabis industry and created a “potential chilling effect” on public testimony.

The state claims commissioner has already rejected the state’s attempt to dismiss the case. A hearing is set for November 3 that will determine whether Affinity can bring its claims to the state Superior Court.

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State Marijuana Officials Educate World Cup Fans About How To Celebrate Legally And Responsibly While Visiting

admin — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:56:42 +0000

Top marijuana officials in multiple states are taking steps to make sure that visitors who are in town to watch World Cup games understand local cannabis laws.

In Massachusetts, the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) is rolling out a public information campaign to educate soccer fans about where they can legally purchase marijuana, along with reminders about how to celebrate with it responsibly.

“Our goal is to make sure both visitors and residents alike avoid committing any dangerous plays this summer while enjoying the festivities surrounding the World Cup by understanding how to consume responsibly,” CCC Chair Chris Harding said in a press release. “The Commission is committed to our public education mandate, so we encourage fans to take advantage of our resources—and in particular MoreAboutMJ.org.”

CCC Executive Director Travis Ahern pointed out Massachusetts was the “first state on the East Coast to open adult-use cannabis retail stores in 2018, but legalization is still a novel concept to many nations around the world.”

“For those soccer fans who choose to visit the Commonwealth to enjoy the World Cup and experience everything our state has to offer, we hope they will do so safely and responsibly,” he said.

Ahead of World Cup matches, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission is rolling out an educational campaign for soccer fans who choose to patronize any of the more than 400 regulated cannabis retail and delivery outlets in the state. Learn more: https://t.co/pyw2tUqfP4

— Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (@MA_Cannabis) June 8, 2026

In New York, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is similarly putting out public messaging to help make sure tourists who are visiting to watch World Cup matches understand the basics of the state’s marijuana laws,

“We certainly don’t want to see any adverse events,” John Kagia, OCM’s executive director, told The New York Post.

“It’s really important to access the legal market in a responsible manner,” he said. “Be mindful and respectful and good neighbors. Be discreet. We want fans to be particularly mindful that there are young families with children at these events.”

“We have great cannabis products in New York,” Kagia said. “They should not travel with cannabis outside the state.”

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Vaping Laws: State by State

admin — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:06:55 +0000

Alabama

Child resistant packaging required for all containers containing liquid nicotine.

Underage employees may handle alternative nicotine products when an employee over the age of 21 is present.

Cannot be used in daycare facilities.

Cannot be provided by emergency medical providers in ambulances or caring for patients.

Shops:

Retail license needed.

No licenses will be issued if the business location is 1000 feet from a youth-centered facility or space, unless the shop was previously present for 18 consecutive months.

Delivery of vape products requires a permit of delivery sales. The age, and address of the buyer must be verified with a third-party verification service. The payment of the credit/debit card used to make the purchase must match the buyer’s name.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 1/27/20.

Alaska

Possession of a vape device is is prohibited by people under 19.

Vaping is prohibited where smoking is prohibited, such as public buildings, common areas, child care facilities, within 10 feet of playground equipment, and 20 feet of windows and vents of buildings where smoking is prohibited.

Shops:

Retail license needed.

Employees under age 19 are prohibited from selling vape devices.

Self-service displays of electronic smoking products are prohibited, except in specialty tobacco shops restricting entry to persons 19 and older.

Vending machines may only be allowed in bars, clubs, or package stores. They must not be located near the entrance of the establishment, and require continuous supervision.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 1/27/20.

Arizona

Use of e-cigarettes is prohibited in foster homes and in vehicles when foster child is present.

Shops:

Retail license is not needed.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 1/27/20.

Arkansas

Vaping and smoking are prohibited on off-campus school sponsored events, school and childcare vehicles, and school, childcare, and healthcare facilities.

Shops:

Retail license needed. Separate permits are required for wholesale, wholesale salespeople, retailers, and vending machine sales.

Possession, use, purchase, and distribution of samples banned to people under 21.

Vape products require child-resistant packaging.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 1/28/20.

California

Smoking and vaping is prohibited:

Family day care facilities
Foster and group homes
Within 25 feet of playgrounds
Within 250 feet of youth sporting events
Inside cars with minors
Schools and at school sponsored activities
Inside public buildings
Enclosed places of employment
Within 20 feet of a main entrance/exit/window of a public building or state owned passenger vehicle
On public transportation
Passenger carriers (buses, planes, trains)
Facilities under the jurisdiction of the Dept. of Youth Authority and Department of Corrections, excluding residential staff housing when inmates and wards are not present
Nonprofit temporary food facilities
Within 25 feet of the commerce area of farmer’s markets
Health facilities
Outpatient health facilities

Possession and use of electronic cigarettes by wards and inmates in all institutions under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Youth Authority is prohibited.

Landlords of residential buildings may also prohibit vaping usage on their property or any part of their building.

Individual communities and counties may have stricter smoking laws – check with each area’s website. A notable example of stricter laws is the complete ban of e cigarettes from San Francisco.

Shops:

Retail license needed.

Child resistant packaging required.

Self-service displays prohibited.

Vending machines may only be located in bars, at least 15 feet from the entrance of the bar.

Delivery or distribution of electronic cigarettes through the U.S. Postal Service or any other postal service is prohibited unless the age of the buyer is verified to be at least 21 year at both the time of purchase and delivery.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 1/28/20.

Colorado

Vaping follows the same restrictions as smoking. It is prohibited at indoor areas, in school properties and vehicles, and during driving tests.

Assisted living residences must have rules addressing the use of vapes.

Shops:

Retail license is not needed.

Vending machine sales of nicotine products not allowed.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 1/28/20.

Connecticut

Vaping and smoking is prohibited in

Schools
Elevators
Race Tracks
Liquor stores
College Dorms
State buildings
Retail food stores
Child care facilities
Healthcare institutions
75% or more of hotel/motel rooms
Bars (Exception: vaping is permitted in outdoor seating areas)

Shops:

Self service displays and vending machines are prohibited except in adult-only facilities.

Retail license needed.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 1/28/20.

Delaware

Vaping is prohibited where smoking is prohibited, including public indoor places, Family Childcare Homes, foster homes, and any vehicles used to transport children.

Shops:

A license is required to sell vape liquid, but no license required for devices.

Self service displays and vending machines are prohibited except in adult-only facilities.

Marketing online or on mobile apps targeting minors is prohibited.

Delivery requires a government ID to verify the identity of the purchaser. The buyer must also confirm that their identity is true, that they understand the legal sale age, and the address of the delivery. The credit/debit card used to pay for the purchase must match the buyer’s name. The package must include a notice, stating that selling tobacco substitutes to consumers under age 21 is illegal.

All delivery sales must be registered with the state Department of Finance.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 1/28/20.

District of Colombia

Sale of electronic smoking devices to persons under age 21 is prohibited.

Purchase/possession of electronic smoking devices by persons under age 21 prohibited.

Self-service sales of electronic smoking devices prohibited, except in tobacco specialty stores.

Vending machine sales of electronic smoking devices restricted to establishments inaccessible to persons under age 21 and taverns, nightclubs, and restaurants licensed to serve alcohol.

Use of electronic smoking devices included in definition of “smoking” and prohibited in same spaces smoking prohibited, including in workplaces and certain public places (such as enclosed public spaces, playgrounds, bus stops and sporting events), with some exceptions.

Use of electronic cigarettes on streetcar or streetcar platform prohibited.

Use of electronic cigarettes prohibited on library property.

Use of e-cigarettes prohibited in cottage food business during operations.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Florida

Vaping is banned at

Indoor Workplaces
Within 1000ft of a school between 6AM and midnight
Within 50ft of courthouses and their entrances of the 6th Judicial Circuit
Any place of employment for all firefighters
Licensed out of home caregiver homes and vehicles when children are present.

Shops:

Retail license is not needed.

Self-service displays are only permitted in adult-only facilities.

Vending machines are only permitted in adult-only facilities, unless they have a lockout device that is controlled by the retailer.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 1/28/20.

Georgia

Vaping is banned by food service employees at work, except in designated smoking areas.

Shops:

No distribution of samples on public property, within 500 ft of a playground or school, or to people under 21

Purchase and possession prohibited under age 21

Vending machines restricted to areas where minors are prohibited, highway rest areas, or must be under direct supervision of an employee.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 1/28/20.

Hawaii

Vaping is under the same restrictions as tobacco smoking.

Banned in enclosed or partially enclosed places that are:

Owned, leased, or operated by the state or county
Open to the public
Places of employment
Sports arenas and stadiums
Within 20ft of entrances or exits to restricted places
State parks, or parks in general
Areas owned by Hawaii Health Systems Corporation
Property of the University of Hawaii

Shops:

Retail license needed.

Use of vapes for people under age 21 prohibited in public

Distribution of samples within 1000 ft of public property or schools not allowed.

Vending machines and self-service displays are only allowed in duty free facilities and adult only tobacco facilities.

Delivery of vape products requires 3rd party age verification and government ID or age and signature verification upon shipment and before delivery.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 1/28/20.

Idaho

Shops:

Retail license is not needed.

Delivery of electronic cigarettes requires age and name verification through debit/credit.

Possession, distribution, purchase, and use for minors is prohibited except during employment to stock shelves or carry product.

Vending machines and self-service displays are allowed only at adult tobacco stores.

Shipment must include a statement of prohibition on shipping to individuals under 18.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 1/28/20.

Illinois

Vaping is prohibited on higher education campuses, in vehicles where people under 18 are present, and in any building or structure in the Capitol Complex.

Child resistant packaging is required, except on disposable cartridges.

Shops:

Retail license is not needed.

Self-service displays and vending machines are allowed only in adult only tobacco stores.

Remote sales need a third party age verification.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 1/28/20.

Indiana

Requires child resistant packaging except for prefilled cartridges.

Vape liquids require tamper evident packaging, child resistant caps, and other restrictions.

Shops:

Retail permit is not needed.

Self service displays and vending machines are restricted to adult-only facilities.

Self service sales are prohibited.

Cannot market vapes as a modified risk product.

Manufacturing (mixing, bottling, and packaging) requires permits.

Nicotine of liquids capped 75mg/ml.

Deliveries must come with the statement “E-LIQUIDS: Indiana law prohibits the sale of this product to a person who is less than 18 years of age.”

Delivery must be prepaid, then shipped only after good faith effort to verify age.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 1/28/20.

Iowa

Vaping is prohibited on state operated and own buildings and grounds user in connection to the buildings, except private buildings on Capitol Complex. Vaping is also prohibited on the campuses of Iowa State University and the University of Iowa campuses. In any foster home or vehicle where the foster child is present, it is also banned.

Shops:

Retail permit needed.

Distribution of free products to people under 18 within 500ft of places that are in primary use by minors is not allowed.

Self-service displays and vending machines are limited to adult-only facilities.

Delivery requires signature of a person over 18 before the package is released.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 1/28/20.

Kansas

Shops:

Permit needed for both retailers and distributors of vending machines

Self-service displays are restricted to tobacco specialty stores. Vending machines must be inaccessible to minors or have a lock out device. Possession and distribution prohibited at juvenile correctional facilities.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 1/28/20.

Kentucky

Vaping is banned in:

Underground mines
Body piercing and tattoo workstations
All property owned by the Executive branch
Courtrooms and hallways of Harding District Court
All school owned or leased properties (Must be implemented by July 1, 2020)

Childcare professionals cannot vape in the presence of children.

Shops:

Retail permit is not needed.

Vending machines must be inaccessible to minors or in line of sight of a cashier.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 1/28/20.

Louisiana

Using or carrying e cigarettes or personal vaporizers is prohibited on any school property.

Shops:

Possession under 18 not permitted unless parent or in private residence

Retail permit needed.

Self service displays of products are restricted to tobacco businesses.

Vending machines are restricted to age-restricted settings.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 1/28/20.

Maine

Vaping is included under the definition of smoking and is prohibited where smoking is prohibited.

Places where vaping and smoking are banned include:

Parks
Beaches
Historic Sites
Other restricted outdoor areas
Daycare and babysitting facilities and vehicles
The Wells Reserve, except in the designated smoking area
School buildings, grounds, buses, and school-sponsored events

Shops:

A retail license is required to sell e-cigarettes.

Employees of e-cigarette retailers must be at least 17 years of age; if employee’s age is between 17 and 21, he or she may only sell e-cigarettes in presence of supervisor at least 21 years old.

Self-service displays of tobacco products prohibited except for sale of tobacco products in multi-unit packages of 10 or more units, in tobacco specialty stores or in locations inaccessible to persons under age 21.

Vending machine sales of tobacco products restricted to locations inaccessible to persons under age 21.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 1/29/20.

Maryland

Vaping is included under the definition of smoking and is prohibited where smoking is prohibited.

Shops:

A license is required for shipment, manufacture, distribution, import or sale of electronic smoking devices into or within Maryland.

Sale/distribution of electronic smoking devices to persons under age 21 years prohibited unless person is at least 18 years of age and an active duty member of the military.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 1/27/20.

Massachusetts

Starting June 1, 2020

Flavored tobacco products may only be sold and used on site in licensed smoking bars.

Vaping is included under the definition of smoking and is prohibited where smoking is prohibited.

Places where vaping and smoking are banned include:

Workplaces
Indoor public areas
Childcare centers
State buildings and vehicles
Public transportation
School buildings, grounds, buses, and school-sponsored events
Recreational children’s camps

Nursing homes are required to have e-cigarette free areas. Additionally, no nursing home employees can vape in patient areas.

Shops:

A license is required for retailers, manufacturers and distributors.

Retail stores licensed to sell tobacco products are restricted to the sale of non-flavored nicotine products (with a nicotine content over 35 milligrams per milliliter or less).

The sale of non-flavored nicotine vaping products (with a nicotine content over 35 milligrams per milliliter) is restricted to licensed, adult-only retail tobacco stores and smoking bars.

Sale of vaping products is banned to anyone under the age of 21, except if the person was born before December 31, 2000.

Self-service displays and vending machine sales of electronic smoking devices restricted to adult-only facilities.

Sampling/free distribution of electronic smoking devices prohibited.

Distribution of free samples in a retail or other commercial establishment prohibited (except in retail tobacco stores and smoking bars).

Sale of electronic cigarettes in health care institution buildings or grounds prohibited.

Mail-order or internet sales of electronic smoking devices prohibited unless retailer requires age-verification and signature by person of legal sales age upon receipt.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 1/30/20.

Michigan

Vape products are not included under the definition of tobacco products.

Vape products does not have the same restrictions as smoking.

Vaping is prohibited in the Third Judicial Circuit Court.

Liquid nicotine containers must be child-filled resistant, excluding prefilled containers that are not intended to be opened by the consumer.

Shops:

A retail license is not required to sell e-cigarettes.

Sale of vapor products to persons under age 18 prohibited.

Internet sales of vapor products permitted after verifying purchaser is at least 18 years of age through a third-party service.

Self-service displays of vapor products prohibited.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 1/30/20.

Minnesota

Vape products are included under the definition of tobacco products, and have the same restrictions as smoking.

Vape liquids must be sold in child-resistant packaging.

Places where vaping and smoking are banned include:

All public places
Day care facilities
Places of employment
Public transportation
Health care facilities
Public and charter schools
State College and University facilities
Facilities licensed by the Commissioner of Human Services
Any facility or vehicle owned, rented, or leased by a school district
Facilities licensed by the Commissioner of Health (with some exceptions)

Salon employees may not use electronic cigarettes while performing any services.

Shops:

A retail license is required to sell e-cigarettes.

Sale/distribution of electronic delivery devices prohibited to persons under age 18.

Purchase/possession/use of electronic delivery device by person under age 18 prohibited.

A town board may license and regulate electronic delivery devices. However, if they do not, the county board shall license and regulate electronic delivery devices.

Sale of electronic delivery devices from a movable place of business (kiosk) prohibited.

Self-service displays of electronic delivery devices restricted to adult-only, tobacco-only businesses; vending machines restricted to locations inaccessible to persons under age 18.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 1/31/20.

Mississippi

Vape products are not included under the definition of tobacco products.

Vape products does not have the same restrictions as smoking.

Shops:

A retail license is not required to sell e-cigarettes.

Sale/distribution of alternative nicotine products or any cartridge or component to persons under 18 prohibited.

Internet sales of alternative nicotine products or any cartridge or component require third-party age verification.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 1/31/20.

Missouri

Vape products are not included under the definition of tobacco products.

Vape products does not have the same restrictions as smoking.

In state agency occupied buildings and facilities, vaping is restricted to designated areas.

Liquid nicotine containers must be child-filled resistant, excluding prefilled containers that are not intended to be opened by the consumer.

Shops:

A retail license is required to sell e-cigarettes.

Sale/distribution of vapor products to persons under age 18 prohibited.

Possession/use of vapor products by persons under age 18 prohibited.

Vending machine sales restricted to places inaccessible to persons under age 18 or through machines equipped with lock-out device and under direct unobstructed supervision of an adult.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 1/31/20.

Montana

Vape products are not included under the definition of tobacco products.

Vape products does not have the same restrictions as smoking.

Vaping is prohibited on public school property.

Shops:

A retail license is required to sell e-cigarettes.

Sale/distribution of vapor products to persons under age 18 prohibited.

Possession/use of vapor products by persons under age 18 prohibited.

Vending machine sales restricted to bars where machine is under direct line-of-sight supervision.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 1/31/20.

Nebraska

Vape products are not included under the definition of tobacco products.

Vape products does not have the same restrictions as smoking.

Shops:

A retail license is required to sell e-cigarettes.

Sale/distribution of electronic nicotine delivery systems to persons under age 19 prohibited.

Use of electronic nicotine delivery systems by persons under age 19 prohibited.

Persons under age 19 prohibited from obtaining electronic nicotine delivery systems.

Vending machine sales of vapor products are restricted to locations inaccessible to the general public or in locations where liquor is sold.

Self-service displays restricted to tobacco specialty stores and cigar bars.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 1/31/20.

Nevada

Vape products are included under the definition of tobacco products, and have the same restrictions as smoking.

Places where vaping and smoking are banned include:

Places of employment
Places open to the public
Any procedure area of an invasive body decoration establishment. (Places that perform body piercings, tattoos, and permanent makeup.)

Shops:

A retail license is required to sell e-cigarettes.

Sale/distribution vapor products to persons under age 18 prohibited.

Sale of vapor products through computer network, telephonic network or other electronic network must be packed and clearly marked “tobacco products” and only after age verification through third party service determines person is over age 18 years.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 1/31/20.

New Hampshire

Vape products are included under the definition of tobacco products, and have the same restrictions as smoking.

Places where vaping and smoking are banned include:

Hospitals
Restaurants
Public transportation
Grounds of public educational facilities
Day care facilities during hours of operation
Any enclosed public area where smoking cannot be “effectively segregated”

Shops:

A retail license is required to sell e-cigarettes.

E-cigarettes and liquid nicotine must be sold in original packaging.

Sale/distribution of e-cigarettes and liquid nicotine to persons under age 18 prohibited.

Distribution of free e-cigarettes or liquid nicotine restricted to locations inaccessible to persons under age 18 or licensed retail tobacco store.

Purchase/possession/use of e-cigarettes or liquid nicotine by persons under age 18 prohibited.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 1/31/20.

New Jersey

All flavors are banned except for tobacco flavors.

Vape products are included under the definition of tobacco products, and have the same restrictions as smoking.

Places where vaping and smoking are banned include:

Indoor public places
Workplaces
Public parks and beaches
Atlanta City International Airport

Vaping is restricted in lodging establishments.

Children’s Group Homes must prohibit use of electronic smoking devices and the sale and distribution of devices to children.

Shops:

A retail license is not required to sell e-cigarettes.

Sale/distribution of electronic smoking device to person under age 21 prohibited.

Advertising electronic cigarettes prohibited on NJ Transit.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 2/17/20.

New Mexico

Vape products are included under the definition of tobacco products, and have the same restrictions as smoking.

Places where vaping and smoking are banned include:

Workplaces
Indoor public places
“Reasonable” distances from entrances, windows, and ventilation systems of places where smoking and vaping is prohibited
Use/possession/distribution of nicotine liquid containers and e-cigarettes prohibited on school property and by students at school-sponsored activities.

Shops:

A retail license is not required to sell e-cigarettes.

Sale/distribution of e-cigarettes or a nicotine liquid container to persons under age 18 prohibited.

Procurement of e-cigarette or nicotine liquid container by persons under age 18 prohibited.

Self-service displays of e-cigarettes and nicotine liquid prohibited.

Vending machine sales of e-cigarettes and nicotine liquid containers restricted to locations inaccessible by minors.

Nicotine liquid must be sold in child-resistant containers (unless prefilled, sealed, and not intended to be opened by consumer).

E-cigarettes and nicotine liquid containers must be sold in “original factory-sealed package”.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 1/31/20.

New York

Vape products are not included under the definition of tobacco products, but vaping has the same restrictions as smoking.

Places where vaping and smoking are banned include:

Hospitals
Workplaces
Restaurants
Mass transit
School grounds
Most playgrounds
Schools and dorms
Railroad stations
Library library grounds
Hospitals and hospital grounds
Syracuse Regional Airport property
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority Property
Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority property

Shops:

A retail license is required to sell e-cigarettes.

Sale/distribution of e-cigarettes or liquid nicotine to persons under age 21 prohibited.

Self-service displays of e-cigarettes or liquid nicotine prohibited except in tobacco businesses and restricted to persons at least 21 years of age.

Vending machine sales of e-cigarettes permitted in bars, private clubs, and tobacco businesses; in other businesses that have proportionally few employees under 21, the products must not be accessible to the general public and must be visible to and under the direct control of person in charge.

Possession, manufacture, distribution and sale of flavored electronic cigarettes and nicotine e-liquids prohibited starting July 1, 2020.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 2/10/20.

North Carolina

Vape products are included under the definition of tobacco products, and have the same restrictions as smoking.

Places where vaping and smoking are banned include:

Child care centers
Family child care homes
State correctional facilities
School property and school sponsored events

Tobacco-free school policies must prohibit e-cigarettes.

Visitors to state correctional facilities are not allowed to use or carry vapor products onto the premises.

Shops:

A retail license is required to sell e-cigarettes.

Sale/distribution of vapor products to persons under age 18 prohibited.

Vending machine sales of vapor products restricted to locations inaccessible to minors or where controlled by owner.

Purchase of vapor products by persons under age 18 prohibited.

Sample vapor products may only be distributed in a “qualified adult-only facility.”

Internet distribution of vapor products requires third-party age verification.

Delivery sellers of vapor products must obtain a license and file with the state a memo or copy of the invoice for each such sale each month.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 2/10/20.

North Dakota

Vape products are not included under the definition of tobacco products, but vaping has the same restrictions as smoking.

Places where vaping and smoking are banned include:

Places of employment
20 feet of entrances, exits, windows, air intakes, and ventilation systems

Shops:

A retail license is not required to sell e-cigarettes.

Nicotine liquid containers must be child-resistant.

Sale/distribution of electronic smoking devices to persons under age 18 prohibited.

Sale/distribution of flavored e-liquid or electronic smoking device containing flavored e-liquid to persons under age 18 prohibited.

Self-service displays restricted to tobacco specialty stores and vending machines inaccessible to persons under age 18 or which are controlled by the seller.

Purchase/possession/use of electronic smoking device by person under age 18 prohibited.

Retailers’ sale and shipment of electronic smoking devices through mail prohibited unless retailer verifies the purchaser is at least 18 years of age and requires signature upon delivery of a person at least 18 years of age.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 2/10/20.

Ohio

Vape products are included under the definition of tobacco products, and have the same restrictions as smoking.

Places where vaping and smoking are banned include:

Capitol buildings
Body art establishment rooms used for body art or sterilization
College and university campuses
Franklin County Court of Common Pleas

Assisted living providers are prohibited from vaping while providing care.

Shops:

A retail license is required to sell e-cigarettes.

Alternative nicotine products must be sold in the same minimum quantities as manufacturer’s container.

Sale/distribution of alternative nicotine products to persons under age 21 prohibited.

Vending machine sales of alternative nicotine products restricted to locations inaccessible to persons under age 21 or under control of owner.

Purchase/possession/use of alternative nicotine products not allowed for persons under age 21 unless a parent accompanies them.

Only licensed secondary manufacturers can reconstitute, dilute or reprocess vapor products for resale to consumers.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 2/10/20.

Oklahoma

Vape products are not included under the definition of tobacco products.

Places where vaping is banned include:

School property
School vehicles
School sponsored events
Opioid treatment programs
Gambling treatment programs
Mental illness service programs
Community mental health centers
Capitol Building areas assigned to the House
Comprehensive Community Addiction Recovery Centers
Substance related and addictive order treatments
Properties owned, leased, or contracted for use by the state

Shops:

A retail license is not required to sell e-cigarettes.

Purchase/possession of vapor products by persons under age 18 prohibited.

Sale/distribution of vapor products to persons under age 18 prohibited.

Vending machines sales are restricted to locations inaccessible to persons under age 18.

Distribution of free vapor products to persons under 18 or on any public street, sidewalk, or park that is within 300 feet of any playground, school, or other facility used primarily by persons under the age of 18 prohibited.

Self-service displays of vapor products restricted to adult-only facilities.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 2/10/20.

Oregon

Vape products are not included under the definition of tobacco products, and have the same restrictions as smoking.

Places where vaping and smoking are banned include:

Jury rooms
Hospitals
Public places
75% of hotel rooms
Places of employment
Inside a car while a person under 18 is present
10 feet of entrances, exits, windows, or ventilation intakes of prohibited areas
Schools, youth correction, and juvenile facilities or their sponsored events

Shops:

A retail license is not required to sell e-cigarettes.

Inhalant delivery systems (including all component parts such as inhalants) must be labeled pursuant to state rules and sold in child-resistant packaging which is not attractive to persons under age 18.

Sale of inhalant delivery system to person under age 21 years of age prohibited.

Self-service displays of inhalant delivery systems prohibited except in locations inaccessible to persons under 21 years of age.

Purchase of inhalant delivery system by person under age 21 prohibited.

Possession of inhalant delivery system by person under age 18 prohibited.

Vending sales of inhalant delivery systems restricted to locations inaccessible to persons under age 21 years of age.

Sale of nicotine inhalant delivery devices and liquid nicotine containers prohibited by medical marijuana dispensaries.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 2/10/20.

Pennsylvania

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Vape products are included under the definition of tobacco products, and have the same restrictions as smoking.

Places where vaping and smoking are banned include:

Schools
School vehicles
School property owned, leased, or under control of a school district

Shops:

A retail license is required to sell e-cigarettes.

Tobacco products (incl. electronic cigarettes) must be sold in original manufacturer packaging without modification or alteration.

Sale of electronic cigarettes to persons under age 21 (or under age 18 if military member or veteran) prohibited.

Self service displays of electronic cigarettes restricted to specialty tobacco stores.

Vending machine sales of electronic cigarettes prohibited in locations accessible to persons under age 21 (or under age 18 if military member or veteran).

Persons under age 21 (or under age 18 if military member or veteran) prohibited from purchasing electronic cigarettes.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 2/10/20.

Rhode Island

Vape products are not included under the definition of tobacco products, but vaping has the same restrictions as smoking.

Places where vaping and smoking are banned include:

Schools
Workplaces
Sports arenas
Public places
Public transportation
Health care facilities
Common areas of multi-unit housing
Child and adult day care facilities
Rhode Island Department of Corrections facilities vehicles and property

Shops:

A retail license is required to sell e-cigarettes.

Electronic nicotine delivery system liquids must be sold in child-resistant packaging.

Electronic nicotine delivery system must be sold in “original, factory-wrapped package.”

Sale/distribution of electronic nicotine delivery system to persons under age 18 prohibited.

Purchase of electronic nicotine-delivery systems by persons under age 18 prohibited.

Public use/possession of electronic nicotine-delivery systems by persons under age 18 prohibited.

Vending machine sales of electronic nicotine delivery systems restricted to locked machines in locations continually supervised and in direct line of sight of authorized person on a business premises or in locations inaccessible to persons under age 21.

Distribution of free electronic nicotine-delivery systems or coupons for free products within 500 feet of any school prohibited.

Sale of flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems prohibited.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 2/10/20.

South Carolina

Vape products are not included under the definition of tobacco products.

Places where vaping is banned include:

Ambulances
School properties and school-sponsored events

Shops:

A retail license is not required to sell e-cigarettes.

E-liquid containers (except those that are sealed and not intended to be opened by consumers) must be child-resistant and be labeled appropriately with warnings as prescribed by federal regulation.

Sale/distribution of alternative nicotine products to persons under age 18 prohibited.

Purchase/possession of alternative nicotine products by persons under age 18 prohibited.

Vending machine sales of alternative nicotine products restricted to locations inaccessible to persons under age 18 or locked and under control of owner.

Internet or remote sales of alternative nicotine products require third party age verification.

Specialty alternative nicotine shops must prohibit entry to persons under age 18 years.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 2/10/20.

South Dakota

Vape products are included under the definition of tobacco products, and have the same restrictions as smoking.

Places where vaping and smoking are banned include:

Public places
Workplaces
All properties and vehicles owned, leased, or occupied by the Department of Corrections

Shops:

A retail license is not required to sell e-cigarettes.

Vapor products must be sold in original manufacturer’s packaging.

Sale/distribution of vapor products to persons under age 18 prohibited.

Purchase/possession/ use of vapor products by persons under age 18 prohibited.

Distribution of free vapor products within 500 feet of school, playground, or other child-focused facility prohibited.

Self-service displays of vapor products restricted to tobacco specialty store or vending machines inaccessible to persons under age 18.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 2/10/20.

Tennessee

Vape products are included under the definition of tobacco products, and have the same restrictions as smoking.

Places where vaping and smoking are banned include:

Child care centers
Any room or area in a community center while the area is used for children’s activities
Zoos
Museums
Schools
School grounds
Group care homes
Healthcare facilities
Youth development centers
Residential treatment facilities for children and youth
Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville student housing

Shops:

A retail license is not required to sell e-cigarettes.

Liquid nicotine containers must be child-resistant.

Sale/distribution of vapor products to persons under age 18 years prohibited.

Purchase/possession of vapor products by persons under age 18 prohibited.

Minors permitted to handle vapor products in the course of employment when under the supervision of someone at least 21 years of age.

Distribution of free vapor products/samples prohibited on “any public street, sidewalk, or park.”

Distribution by mail of vapor products requires distributor obtain an affirmative statement from recipient that the person is 18 years or older.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 2/10/20.

Texas

Vape products are not included under the definition of tobacco products.

Places where vaping is banned include:

School grounds
Childcare homes and centers
Vehicles transporting children
School transportation vehicles
Before and after school programs
Residential child care facilities
School sanctioned or school sponsored activities
Inside the Department of Criminal Justice facilities
Licensed pediatric extended care transportation vehicles

In foster homes, adults must use e-cigarettes outside.

Restricted to designated areas in schools, elevators, enclosed theaters, libraries, museums, hospitals, certain buses, planes, and trains.

Shops:

A retail license is not required to sell e-cigarettes.

Liquid nicotine sold as an accessory for an e-cigarette must be sold in a child-resistant container unless prefilled and sealed by the manufacturer and not intended to be opened by a consumer.

Sale/distribution of e-cigarettes and distribution/redemption of coupons for e-cigarettes to persons under age 21 is prohibited (unless purchaser is at least 18 and has U.S. or state military id card).

Purchase/possession/use of e-cigarettes by persons under age 21 years prohibited unless at least 18 with a U.S. or state military id card.

Self-service/vending sales of e-cigarettes restricted to locations inaccessible to persons under age 21.

Retailers of e-cigarette delivery sales must register with the state, verify, at time of purchase and at delivery, that the purchaser is over 21 years of age, include a notice about the prohibition on selling e-cigarettes to minors, and file certain information about the purchaser with the comptroller.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 2/10/20.

Utah

Vape products are included under the definition of tobacco products, and have the same restrictions as smoking.

Places where vaping and smoking are banned include:

Most public indoor places
Correctional facilities
School properties and sponsored activities
Vehicles where a person 15 or younger is present

Shops:

A retail license is required to sell e-cigarettes.

Retailers of electronic cigarettes must hold a valid tobacco retail permit from local health department.

Selling/distributing electronic cigarettes to persons under age 19 prohibited. The minimum legal sales age will be increased to age 20 on July 1, 2020, and to age 21 as on July 1, 2021.

Purchase/possession of electronic cigarette by person aged 18 years or younger prohibited. The prohibition will apply to those under age 20 as of July 1, 2020, and to those under age 21 as of July 1, 2021.

Retail sales of electronic cigarette to consumer must be through a face-to-face exchange, except sales through a tobacco specialty shop, vending machine or self-service display inaccessible to persons under age 19. The minimum age of entry will be increased to 20 as of July 1, 2020, and to 21 as of July 1, 2021.

Tobacco specialty businesses (including those selling electronic cigarettes) must prohibit anyone under age 19 from entering (unless accompanied by parent or is 18 and older and active-duty military). The age of legal entry will be raised to 20 on July 1, 2020, and to 21 on July 1, 2021.

Tobacco retail specialty businesses must be located 1,000 feet from “community locations” (including, but not limited to, schools, churches, playgrounds and youth centers), 600 feet from other tobacco specialty shops, and 600 feet from property used or zoned for agriculture or residential use.

Distribution of electronic cigarette samples restricted to distribution to adults at “professional conventions” or with “purchase of another tobacco product or electronic cigarette.”

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 2/10/20.

Vermont

Vape products are included under the definition of tobacco products, and have the same restrictions as smoking.

Places where vaping and smoking are banned include:

Indoor public places
Publicly owned hospital buildings and their grounds
25 feet of any state-owned building
Workplaces
Child care facilities
After-school programs
Public school grounds and school sponsored events
Vehicles with a child under 18

Shops:

A retail license is not required to sell e-cigarettes.

Liquid nicotine must be sold in child-resistant packaging, excluding pre-filled cartridges not intended to be opened by consumer. The online sale of vapor products is prohibited in Vermont.

Sale/distribution of tobacco substitutes to persons under age 21 prohibited.

Purchase/possession of tobacco substitutes by persons under age 21 prohibited.

Self-service displays restricted to locations inaccessible to persons under age 21 years.

No person under the age of 16 years may sell tobacco substitutes.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 2/10/20.

Virginia

Vape products are not included under the definition of tobacco products.

Places where vaping is banned include:

School buses, properties, and sponsored activities
State park structures where smoking is prohibited
Virginia Railway Express trains and 100ft on the north end of station platforms

Shops:

A retail license is not required to sell e-cigarettes.

Sale/distribution of nicotine vapor products to persons under age 21 prohibited (unless person is active duty military 18 yrs of age or older).

Purchase/possession of nicotine vapor product by person under age 21 prohibited (unless person is active duty military 18 yrs of age or older).

Mail order and internet sales of nicotine vapor products require verification that purchaser is over age 21 at time of purchase and signature of recipient over age 21 at time of delivery (unless purchaser is active duty military 18 yrs of age or older).

Vending machine sales of nicotine vapor products restricted to places not generally accessible to persons under age 21 years.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 2/10/20.

Washington

Vape products are not included under the definition of tobacco products.

Places where vaping is banned include:

Schools
Elevators
Playgrounds
School buses
500ft of schools
State veteran homes
Child care facilities
Indoor early learning facilities
Vehicles used to transport children
25ft from entrances, windows, and vents
Certain institutions of higher education
Outdoors on property during non-business hours in a place that would not be considered a “public place”

Shops:

A retail license is required to sell e-cigarettes.

Liquid nicotine containers must be child resistant.

All “liquid nicotine containers must be labeled with a warning regarding harmful effects of nicotine, a warning to keep the ‘vapor product’ away from children, a warning that vaping is illegal for minors, and for ‘open systems,’ a disclosure of the amount of nicotine in milligrams per milliliter, along with the total volume of the container in milliliters.”

Sale/distribution of vapor products to persons under age 21 prohibited.

Purchase/possession of vapor products by persons under age 18 prohibited.

Self-service displays of vapor products prohibited except in retailers inaccessible to persons under age 21.

Samples of vapor products must take place within licensed retail premises that is restricted to those over the age of 21 years, contain no nicotine (unless “customer explicitly consents”), and use a disposable mouthpiece.

Free vapor product distribution prohibited without contemporaneous purchase of vapor product.

Delivery sales of vapor products prohibited unless seller has a valid delivery sale license, verifies the age of the purchaser through a third-party database, and only accepts payment through a credit or debit card in the purchaser’s name.

Sales/distribution, and/or advertisement of electronic cigarettes on certain campuses of higher education prohibited

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 2/10/20.

West Virginia

Vape products are included under the definition of tobacco products, and have the same restrictions as smoking.

Places where vaping and smoking are banned include:

State owned vehicle
Schools or school grounds, except in areas not for instruction and are inaccessible to students

Shops:

A retail license is not required to sell e-cigarettes.

Sale/distribution of vapor products to persons under age 18 years prohibited.

Vending machine sales of vapor products restricted to places inaccessible to persons under age 18.

Use/possession of tobacco products or tobacco-derived products by persons under age 18 prohibited.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 2/10/20.

Wisconsin

Vape products are not included under the definition of tobacco products.

Places where vaping and smoking are banned include:

State Fair Park indoor facilities and main stage area

Shops:

A retail license is not required to sell e-cigarettes.

Sale/distribution of nicotine products to persons under age 18 prohibited.

Sampling of nicotine products restricted to places inaccessible to persons under age 18 (without parent/guardian).

Purchase/possession of nicotine products by persons under age 18 prohibited.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 2/10/20.

Wyoming

Vape products are included under the definition of tobacco products, and have the same restrictions as smoking.

Places where vaping and smoking are banned include:

Child care facilities when children are present

Shops:

A retail license is not required to sell e-cigarettes.

Liquid nicotine containers must “be sold in child resistant packaging.”

Sales/distribution/delivery of electronic cigarettes to persons under age 18 prohibited.

Purchase of electronic cigarettes by persons under age 18 prohibited.

Possession/use of electronic cigarettes by persons under age 18 prohibited.

Self-service displays and vending machine sales of electronic cigarettes restricted to locations inaccessible to persons under age 18.

For additional information visit the state .gov website.

Last updated/checked 2/10/20.

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Is THCA Flower Legal in Your State? CA, CO, FL, NV, OK…

admin — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:06:36 +0000

As THCA flower rises in popularity, many consumers wonder: Is THCA flower legal where I live? The answer isn’t simple — while THCA flower may comply with federal hemp laws, state laws vary widely, creating a patchwork of legality across the United States. This comprehensive state-by-state guide will help you understand where THCA flower is legal, restricted, or prohibited — so you can make safe, informed choices.

THCA Flower and Federal Law

Federal legality (as of 2025)
Under the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp-derived products containing less than 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight are legal. Since THCA is not delta-9 THC, THCA flower typically qualifies as hemp — until it’s heated and converted into THC.

The gray area:
Some states (and proposed federal updates) regulate based on “total THC” — counting potential THC produced after heating (decarboxylation). This means legal status depends not just on current THC levels, but on what the product could become.

State-by-State Breakdown

Permissive States (THCA flower legal under hemp laws)

California
Colorado
Florida
Maine
Maryland
North Carolina
New Mexico
Nevada
Oklahoma
Virginia

THCA flower can generally be sold and shipped, provided it complies with the 0.3% delta-9 THC rule and includes COAs.

Gray-Area / Restricted States (THCA flower legal but regulated or under review)

Texas – THCA flower legal under hemp rules, but lawmakers are proposing bans or “total THC” regulations. Enforcement is inconsistent.
Tennessee – Legal until January 1, 2026, when THCA will be redefined as marijuana.
Georgia – Legal if delta-9 THC <0.3%, but smokable hemp faces enforcement challenges.
Indiana – Legal but smokable hemp is restricted.
Kentucky – Legal, but new legislation aims to regulate total THC.

In these states, THCA flower is available but could face future restrictions or varying interpretations by law enforcement.

Prohibited States (THCA flower banned or smokable hemp illegal)

Arkansas
Idaho
Louisiana – Smokable hemp banned; total THC must be <1%.
Minnesota
Oregon – Smokable hemp banned to prevent confusion with marijuana.
Rhode Island

Avoid buying, selling, or shipping THCA flower into these states to prevent legal consequences.

Key Legal Risks

THCA converts to THC when heated — In many states, this makes THCA flower indistinguishable from marijuana in the eyes of law enforcement.

Drug tests — Heated THCA produces THC metabolites that will trigger positive test results.

Changing laws — States like Texas, Tennessee, and others are considering or implementing stricter controls on THCA products.

How to Stay Compliant

Always provide COAs — Certificates of Analysis verifying delta-9 THC <0.3% are essential.

Know your state’s current rules — Check official hemp program websites or consult legal professionals.

Avoid psychoactive marketing claims — In gray-area states, don’t advertise THCA flower as a way to get high. Focus on compliance, wellness, and raw uses.

Be cautious when shipping — Carriers like USPS and FedEx may have policies regarding hemp shipments. Label packages clearly as hemp with accompanying lab results.

Final Thoughts

THCA flower offers exciting possibilities — but legality depends heavily on where you are. In permissive states, you can buy and enjoy it with relative ease. In gray-area or prohibited states, it’s vital to tread carefully, stay informed, and prioritize compliance to avoid legal issues.

As laws evolve, check frequently for updates, and always buy from reputable, lab-tested sources.

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Indiana Gov. Expresses Support for State Cannabis Law Reforms

admin — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 03:06:17 +0000

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun (R) has again signaled openness to medical cannabis reforms, Indiana Public Media reports. Indiana remains one of the few states that has not legalized cannabis for any reason.

“I’m kind of agnostic on that issue. But when you’ve got four states surrounding you, you’re probably going to have to address it.” — Braun via IPM

Braun, a former U.S. Senator, had made similar comments on the campaign trail. During his campaign for governor, Braun told the Chicago Tribune that “there a lot of groups – veterans and others – that really find beneficial use from” medical cannabis.

“It’s been cascading across the country,” Braun said at the time. “If the legislature takes it up, I’m going to be listening carefully and probably favorably disposed towards medical use of marijuana.”

Last February, state lawmakers rejected a bid by Safe and Regulated Indiana that would have legalized cannabis for adult use. A recent survey from Ball State University’s Bowen Center for Public Affairs, as outlined by IPM, suggests 60% of Hoosiers back the legalization of cannabis for either medical or adult use.

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US State Considers Medical Cannabis in Female Orgasm Disorder

admin — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:37:04 +0000

The first administrative appeal hearing on whether Female Orgasmic Disorder (FOD) should be recognised as a qualifying condition for medical cannabis is taking place in the US state of Oregon this week.

From 3 to 5 February, state officials will hear testimony from clinicians, researchers, and patients regarding the potential role of cannabinoid medicine in treating Female Orgasmic Disorder/Difficulty (FOD).

FOD, a condition associated with persistent difficulty or inability to reach orgasm despite adequate desire and stimulation, is thought to affect an estimated 41% of women, yet has no FDA-approved therapies.

Experts say the women’s health condition has been historically under-researched and under-treated. While multiple pharmaceutical options exist for male sexual function, no approved medications specifically address orgasmic difficulty in women, leaving many women without effective treatment or accessible care.

Presenting the evidence

The three-day hearing is part of a formal administrative appeal requesting reconsideration of an earlier agency decision, bringing the issue back before the Oregon Health Authority for further expert review.

The petition was filed by Oregon resident Rebecca Andersson, who herself benefited from therapeutic cannabis in treating FOD, following a radical hysterectomy, and is represented by Portland attorney Alex Tinker of Tinker Torp LLP.

Twelve expert witnesses — including physicians, sexual health specialists, neuroscientists, and cannabinoid medicine clinicians — will testify, presenting scientific, clinical, and patient-reported evidence of the safety and effectiveness of cannabinoid therapies in improving orgasmic function in women with FOD.

They will present scientific, clinical, and patient-reported evidence of the safety and effectiveness of cannabinoid therapies in improving orgasmic function in women with FOD.

A previous observational study found that cannabis may be beneficial for the treatment of FOD, with the majority of women surveyed saying they found cannabis use before partnered sex increased orgasm frequency (72.8%) improve orgasm satisfaction (67%), or made reaching orgasm easier (71%).

In a follow-up paper published last year, researchers reviewed findings from 16 peer-reviewed studies, including data from over 8,000 women, making a formal recommendation that FOD be recognised as a qualifying condition for medical cannabis on prescription.

A ‘defining moment’ for women’s medicine?

If approved, Oregon would become the third state in the nation, following Connecticut and Illinois, to explicitly recognise FOD within its medical cannabis program, potentially expanding legal, regulated access to treatment and setting a precedent for evidence-based women’s health policy nationwide.

Gabriella Bova, the petitioner for the state of Illinois, gave testimony on the first day of the Oregon hearing, telling the judge her story of how cannabis helped her with her FOD. She ended with the statement: “We are real patients.”

However, several other states have reached different conclusions, underscoring the urgent need for a clear legal and medical standard—something the Oregon appeal hearing is now positioned to establish.

The final decision is not expected for several months, but advocates say it could mark an important step toward closing longstanding gender gaps in medical research, treatment access, and sexual health equity.

“This is a defining moment for women’s medicine,” said Dr Suzanne Mulvehill, Clinical Sexologist and Executive Director of the Female Orgasm Research Institute and Women’s Cannabis Project.

“It is the moment when overlooked medicine is finally brought into recognition.”

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