A strict new Alabama law regulating vape products, which took effect June 1st, is reportedly pushing consumers across the state line to Tennessee to purchase items no longer available locally. The Alabama legislation (HB8) significantly limits the types of vape products that can be sold, primarily allowing only FDA-approved tobacco and menthol-flavored e-cigarettes in general retail and restricting other flavored items to age-restricted specialty vape shops.
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Alabama has ushered in a new era of nicotine regulation with the enactment of House Bill 8 (HB8). Signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey and effective from June 1st, this comprehensive legislation introduces sweeping changes that will significantly reshape how nicotine products, particularly vapes and e-cigarettes, are sold, marketed, and regulated across the state. This guide breaks down the key components of HB8, exploring what these new rules mean for retailers, manufacturers, and vape enthusiasts in Alabama.
Read moreThe State of Alabama has agreed to allow convenience stores to sell a significantly wider range of vaping products than initially stipulated under a strict new law (HB8) that took effect this month. This development follows a federal lawsuit filed by the Petroleum and Convenience Marketers of Alabama (PCMA) challenging the legislation.
Read moreNew Alabama law (HB8) bans vape/tobacco vending machine sales & mandates retailer licensing to combat youth access and high vaping rates.
Read moreHB8 Awaits Governor’s Signature, Limits Non-FDA Approved Vapes in Convenience Stores
Alabama’s House Bill 8 (HB8), aimed at regulating the retail sale of nicotine vaping products, has successfully passed both the House and Senate and now awaits Governor Kay Ivey’s signature to become law. Sponsored by Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile), the bill places regulatory oversight under the state’s ABC Board.
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Alabama’s stance on vaping has seen significant legislative activity, reflecting a nationwide trend of states grappling with how to regulate electronic cigarettes and related nicotine products. As vaping has grown in popularity, so too have concerns about public health, youth access, and the need for clear regulatory frameworks. For residents, retailers, and visitors, understanding the current legal landscape in Alabama is crucial. This guide provides an updated overview, incorporating the landmark House Bill 8 (HB8) passed in May 2025, which has reshaped many aspects of vape regulation in the state, building upon previous laws and federal mandates.
Read moreThe Alabama House of Representatives has passed a bill to reinforce the state’s existing law prohibiting the sale of vape products to individuals under 21. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile), aims to address the lack of funding for enforcement and the presence of unsafe products in the market.
Read moreThe Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee has passed HB529, a bill that introduces a 10-cent per milliliter tax on the retail sale of consumable vapor products in the state. This tax will be applied on top of the existing Alabama sales tax, with the consumer responsible for covering the additional cost.
Read moreThe City of Orange Beach, Alabama, has taken a significant step towards regulating the use and distribution of nicotine products by amending its existing smoking ordinance. In a unanimous vote during the March 18 council meeting, the city added vaping to the definition of smoking, effectively prohibiting the use of nicotine vaping products in non-smoking areas, primarily indoor public spaces. The amendment also bans vape and tobacco vending machines within the city limits.
Read moreAlabama lawmakers are pushing to ban e-cigarettes and vapes from public places, similar to existing restrictions on cigarette smoking. House Bill 10, sponsored by state representative Barbara Drummond of Mobile, seeks to add electronic cigarettes to the list of items banned under the state’s 21-year-old Clean Air Act. If passed, Alabama could join a minority of states that have included e-cigarettes in their comprehensive smoking bans. Read more