As e-cigarettes and vaping devices have become more common, a frequent question for Montana residents and visitors is: Is it legal to vape while driving? The short answer is that as of 2025, there is no specific Montana state law that prohibits the act of vaping while operating a motor vehicle. However, this doesn’t mean it’s without important legal considerations and safety risks.
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Montana’s regulatory landscape for vaping products, including e-cigarettes, vape pens, and e-liquids, has seen significant developments, particularly with new legislation enacted in 2025. The state is actively working to balance public health concerns, especially the prevention of youth access to nicotine, with the realities of a rapidly evolving market. Key changes include a new statewide ban on indoor public vaping, alongside existing strict age restrictions and ongoing debates about further product controls like flavor bans and new taxation schemes. For consumers, retailers, and manufacturers in Big Sky Country, understanding this multifaceted legal framework is crucial.
Read moreMontana has enacted Senate Bill 390, a new state law that expands the existing Clean Indoor Air Act to prohibit the use of electronic cigarettes (vapes) in most indoor public places and workplaces. This change, sponsored by Sen. Willis Curdy (D-Missoula) and signed into law by Gov. Greg Gianforte in May, effectively makes “smoke-free” also mean “vape-free” across the state.
Read moreAs Montana’s legislative session reaches a critical phase, lawmakers are deliberating on several key bills that could significantly reshape the state’s tobacco and vaping regulations. With a transmittal deadline looming, crucial decisions are being made on proposals concerning indoor air quality, taxation of new nicotine products, and the creation of an e-cigarette registry. These legislative efforts highlight the ongoing tension between public health advocacy and industry interests in Big Sky Country.
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