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Tennessee and Virginia Enact New Vape Laws on July 1st

Legislation Creates Product Directories and Imposes New Taxes and Penalties

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Vaping Laws in Virginia: Everything You Need to Know (2025 updated)

Virginia, a state steeped in American history and known for its stunning Blue Ridge Mountains and vibrant coastal communities, is also navigating the modern complexities of public health policy, particularly concerning the rise of vaping. As electronic cigarettes and similar devices have become more prevalent, the Old Dominion has been actively shaping its own set of rules. For anyone living in or visiting Virginia, or for businesses operating within its borders, understanding the specific vaping laws as they stand in 2025 is essential.

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Virginia Implements Strict Vapor Product Directory Law

Virginia has enacted significant new legislation aimed at tightening control over the vaping industry, joining a growing number of states implementing state-maintained product directories. Effective July 1, 2025, the law mandates the creation of a comprehensive directory for all liquid nicotine and nicotine vapor products sold within the Commonwealth. This move is poised to have a substantial impact on retailers, distributors, and manufacturers operating in the state.

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Virginia New Vape Laws and Tax Likely Headed to Governor

As Virginia’s 2024 legislative session draws to a close, two bills and a new tax on vape products are expected to land on the governor’s desk. The proposed measures aim to address the growing concern over youth vaping, but not everyone is pleased with the potential changes. Read more

Chesterfield County, VA, Approves New Vape Shop Zoning Rules

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The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors has approved a new zoning rule that significantly restricts where new businesses selling vape, tobacco, and other smoking products can operate. The measure, which went into effect on Thursday, is designed to control the proliferation of these stores and limit youth exposure.

Under the new ordinance, any new store dedicating 25% or more of its inventory or 15% or more of its display area to vape and tobacco products cannot be located within 2,000 feet of any public or private K-12 school. This same 2,000-foot separation requirement also applies between similar stores, effectively preventing clusters of vape shops. Additionally, these businesses will have their operating hours restricted to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Andy Gillies, the county’s Director of Planning, stated the rules were a response to concerns from supervisors and residents about the growing number of these stores and national studies linking their proximity to schools with increased adolescent smoking and vaping. As of September 2022, Chesterfield County had at least 235 stores selling tobacco and nicotine vaping products.

The new regulations will only apply to new businesses; existing vape and tobacco shops are grandfathered in and will not be impacted by the location restrictions. However, some local shop owners voiced concerns during the board meeting, with one calling the new guidelines, particularly the 8 p.m. closing time, “unfair and unjust” and potentially harmful to business.