Known for its stunning coastline and rich maritime history, Rhode Island is also a state with a dynamic and increasingly stringent approach to public health regulations, including those for vaping. As drivers navigate the Ocean State, a common question arises: Is it illegal to vape while driving? This guide provides an in-depth look at Rhode Island’s regulations as of mid-2025, unpacking the laws, the hidden risks, and what every driver needs to know.
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Known for its picturesque coastline and rich history, Rhode Island has also become known for enacting some of the most stringent vaping regulations in the United States. This guide provides an in-depth look at Rhode Island’s current vaping laws, unpacking the details of what’s legal, what’s changed, and what you need to know to navigate this tightly controlled landscape.
Read moreRhode Island has implemented a ban on the sale or “possession with intent to sell” flavored vape products, effective January 1, 2025. The ban is one of several new laws taking effect across Southern New England at the start of the year.
Read moreVape Shops Claim Unconstitutionality and Irreparable Harm in Complaint
Two Rhode Island vape shops, Vaporetti LLC and Sunshine Vape LLC, have filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the state’s upcoming ban on flavored e-cigarettes, set to take effect on January 1, 2025, is unconstitutional. The complaint, filed on November 26 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, argues that the law is poorly defined, “irrational,” and will cause irreparable harm to their businesses.
Read moreGovernor Bypasses Legislature to Implement Immediate Ban on Flavored Vapes
Rhode Island has officially implemented a permanent ban on the sale of flavored vaping products, effective immediately. The state Department of Health submitted final regulations to the secretary of state earlier this month, following an emergency order that temporarily banned the sale of flavored vape products in October.
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