The North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) has updated its vapor products directory to implement SKU-level tracking, monthly list updates, and a 30-day inventory liquidation rule. Outlined in an October 30 notice from its Excise Tax Division, the revisions also transfer retail store compliance inspections directly to state and local police.
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North Carolina law enforcement agencies have gained expanded legal authority to remove unauthorized vapor products from store shelves following statutory measures enacted under Senate Bill 257 and House Bill 268. The state crackdown targets illicit distribution networks and uncertified imports by introducing a multi-agency task force, unannounced retailer inspections, and stricter financial penalties.
Read moreThe 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a North Carolina law banning the sale of e-cigarettes that lack federal approval. This decision affirms a federal trial judge’s refusal to block the state’s enforcement, marking a setback for vape manufacturers and retailers fighting state-level crackdowns. A coalition of 28 states filed a brief supporting North Carolina in the legal dispute.
Read moreNorth Carolina lawmakers have finalized a $34.4 billion state budget that levies a $1,000 tax on vape shops and legally mandates ID checks for customers under 21. This move aims to curb youth nicotine access but introduces new operational costs for local business owners.
Read moreThe North Carolina Senate passed Senate Bill 595 , a sweeping revenue measure that overhauls vapor product enforcement and alters research and development tax deductions. The Republican-backed bill now heads to the House for a final vote amid sharp partisan debate over its corporate tax changes.
Read moreAs neighboring states move toward full legalization, North Carolina travelers face severe legal risks when returning home with cannabis. Despite the growing accessibility of recreational and medical marijuana nationwide, North Carolina law enforcement continues to strictly enforce the state’s total prohibition on cannabis possession, regardless of where the product was originally purchased.
Read moreThe Kinston City Council is set to review strict new zoning regulations for tobacco, vape, and CBD shops on May 19. This legislative push follows a massive police raid on local shops that seized illegal substances and millions in cash, prompting city officials to prioritize public safety and orderly development.
Read moreSouthport, North Carolina, has officially amended its Unified Development Ordinance to restrict where new vape and smoke shops can operate. Driven by youth protection and historic preservation goals, the unopposed measure mandates strict distance requirements from schools, parks, and existing competitors, though it stops short of a total ban.
Read moreRaleigh has enacted one of the most restrictive smoking ordinances allowed under North Carolina law, explicitly expanding its indoor ban to include vaping and e-cigarettes. Unanimously approved by city leaders on January 20, the new rules take effect on April 20. The ordinance eliminates previous loopholes for venues like bowling alleys and mandates strict enforcement by business managers, with fines targeting both non-compliant patrons and negligent owners.
Read moreA provision tucked into the federal funding law that reopened the government this fall threatens to shutter the multi-billion-dollar hemp industry, potentially making CBD, hemp, and other marijuana-adjacent products unavailable in North Carolina by late 2026. This legislative change targets a loophole that has allowed the sale of intoxicating hemp products, but its broad scope could also sweep away non-intoxicating wellness items like CBD oils and lotions.
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