A new state law is significantly altering the vaping market in North Carolina, with thousands of products, particularly popular flavored disposable vapes, vanishing from store shelves. The legislation, which was passed in 2024 and signed by then-Governor Roy Cooper, is now taking effect, leading to a surge in sales as consumers stock up before the restrictions are fully enforced.
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North Carolina lawmakers are considering a bill to raise the legal age for purchasing tobacco and vape products from 18 to 21, aiming to align state law with existing federal regulations. A legislative meeting is scheduled for Tuesday to discuss the proposal, which is co-sponsored by Rep. Donnie Loftis (R-Gaston) and Rep. Gale Adcock (D-Wake).
Read moreNorth Carolina’s House Bill 900, now in effect, prohibits certain vape products, targeting youth access, while vape shops face a June deadline and express concerns over business impact.
Read moreLawsuit Claims State Law Requiring FDA Authorization is Preempted by Federal Authority
The Vapor Technology Association (VTA) and several North Carolina vape businesses have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the state’s recently enacted law regulating e-cigarette sales (Session Law 2024-31). The plaintiffs argue the law improperly usurps federal authority and discriminates against certain products.
Read moreThe North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force (CFTF), a working group dedicated to studying the causes of infant and child mortality, has released its annual report for 2025, highlighting the urgent need to address smoking and vaping among young people as a major public health issue. The report proposes several key recommendations, including raising the legal age for selling tobacco and other nicotine products to 21 and implementing mandatory sales licenses for all tobacco retailers.
Read moreThe Henderson County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina has voted to require new vape and tobacco shops to be located at least 5,000 feet—nearly a mile—from any school. The decision, made on November 20th, came after the board heard from alarmed parents and public health experts about the proliferation of these stores and their impact on youth.
Read moreNorth Carolina Governor Roy Cooper (D) has signed a bill into law that establishes a new regulatory system for certifying vaping products in the state. The legislation, known as House Bill 900, aims to create a registry of authorized consumable and vapor products, which will be the only products allowed for sale in North Carolina starting May 1, 2025.
Read moreIn an effort to address the growing concern over the youth vaping epidemic, North Carolina lawmakers are considering new legislation that could significantly impact the availability of e-cigarette products in the state. The proposed bill, which was recently backed by the state Senate Judiciary Committee, aims to create a vaping registry that would allow only federally authorized vaping products to be sold in North Carolina.
Read moreNorth Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has announced that the state will receive an additional $7.8 million from e-cigarette maker Juul, bringing the state’s total settlement to $47.8 million. The agreement holds Juul accountable for its role in marketing and selling its products to young people, which Stein’s office has described as sparking a “vaping epidemic.”
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