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Vaping and Driving in Kentucky: What Does the Law Say?

updated May / 2025

As vaping continues to be a common practice for many, a frequent question arises for those behind the wheel: Is it actually illegal to vape and drive in Kentucky? While the state has various regulations concerning the sale, public use, and youth access to e-cigarettes, the specific act of vaping while operating a private motor vehicle falls into a somewhat nuanced legal area. This guide will explore Kentucky’s current laws related to vaping, distracted driving, and vehicle operation to provide clarity on this important issue.

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Kentucky Bill Allows Vape Retailer Inspections Without Search Warrants

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Kentucky’s Senate Bill 100, which has cleared both the state House and Senate, would give investigators the authority to inspect any premises selling vaping products without the need for a search warrant. The bill, now awaiting Governor Andy Beshear’s signature, aims to curb the sale of these products to minors by establishing the Division of Tobacco, Nicotine, and Vapor Product Licensing within the Department of Beverage Control.

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Kentucky House Passes Bill to License Nicotine Retailers

The Kentucky House of Representatives has voted 82-11 in favor of Senate Bill 100, which seeks to license retailers who sell tobacco and vape products in the state. The bill, initially passed by the Senate in late February, aims to curb the sale of nicotine products to minors and reduce the negative health impact of smoking in Kentucky.

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Kentucky Proposes Stricter Regulations on Tobacco and Vape Sales

Kentucky is on the verge of introducing new regulations for businesses selling tobacco, nicotine, and vape products, as Senate Bill 100 is expected to emerge from the House Committee this week. The proposed legislation aims to implement a licensing requirement for retailers and enforce harsher penalties for those caught selling these products to individuals under the age of 21.

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Kentucky Implements New Vape Regulations: What You Need to Know

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Understanding the Impact of House Bill 11 on Kentucky’s Vaping Industry

On January 1, 2025, Kentucky’s House Bill 11, informally known as the “Kentucky vape ban,” went into effect. The new law, which passed during the 2024 legislative session, aims to curb the sale of electronic cigarettes to young people and address the state’s “vaping epidemic.”

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Kentucky Ranks 7th in U.S. for Underage Vaping

State Implements New Law in 2025 to Curb Youth E-Cigarette Use

A recent study conducted by The Freedom Center, a Maryland-based addiction treatment facility, has identified Kentucky as the seventh-largest underage vaping hotspot in the United States. The study analyzed data from the American Lung Association, Public Health Law Center, and the Center on Alcohol, Substance Use and Addiction (CASAA), revealing that 21.9% of Kentucky high school students use vapes.

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Kentucky Introduces New Vape Restrictions, Limiting Sales to FDA-Approved Products

House Bill 11 Aims to Curb Youth Vaping, Forcing Retailers to Cut Back on Inventory

Starting January 1, 2025, Kentucky will implement new vape restrictions for retailers, limiting sales to products that have received authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or have a “safe harbor certification.” The move, which aims to curb youth vaping in the state, is forcing businesses to reduce their inventory and select from a limited list of approved vapes.

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Kentucky Upholds Law Restricts Vaping Product Sales, Lawsuit Dismissed

In a significant development, Franklin County Circuit Judge Thomas Wingate dismissed a lawsuit challenging a recently passed Kentucky law that aims to restrict the sale of vaping products in the state. On Monday, the judge delivered a ruling that affirmed the measure serves a “legitimate state interest” and falls well within the scope of the General Assembly’s authority to safeguard the health and safety of Kentucky citizens. Read more

Kentucky Vape Shops Sue Over New Anti-Vaping Law

In a recent development, several Kentucky businesses that sell vapes, along with the Kentucky Hemp Association and Kentucky Vaping Retailers Association, have filed a lawsuit against the state government over the newly passed House Bill 11 (HB 11). The law, which is set to take effect in 2025, aims to restrict the sale of vape products to only those authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or those currently in the approval process. Read more

Kentucky Becomes Sixth State to Enact PMTA Registry Law

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has signed House Bill 11 into law, making the state the sixth in the nation to implement a Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) registry law. The bill, which passed with bipartisan support in both houses of the Kentucky General Assembly on March 28, will take effect on January 1, 2025. Read more