Tennessee and Virginia Enact New Vape Laws on July 1st
Legislation Creates Product Directories and Imposes New Taxes and Penalties
New laws targeting youth vaping and industry regulation have taken effect in Tennessee and Virginia as of July 1st. Both states have tightened restrictions on the vape industry, with a primary focus on creating state-monitored directories of approved products, effectively banning items that have not met federal regulatory standards.
In Tennessee, a bill passed in April requires retailers to demand proof of age at purchase and levies a new tax on vapes with pre-filled pods or cartridges at $0.07 per milliliter. Representative David Hawk, the bill’s sponsor, stated the goal is to equalize the tax with other tobacco products and to “keep these products out of the hands of young people.” The law also mandates the creation of a state directory listing all vapor products certified as authorized for sale.
Virginia’s law, signed in 2024 but effective July 1, 2025, similarly establishes a product directory. Retailers in both states face significant penalties for selling products not listed on their respective state’s directory. In Tennessee, fines start at $500 per unlisted product, while manufacturers can face a $10,000 penalty per product. In Virginia, the civil penalty is $1,000 per day for each unlisted product offered for sale.
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