US EditionVape Sales Tighten Under New North Carolina Law Starting July 1: New Laws in the Carolinas to Know About
- North Carolina's House Bill 900 fully took effect on July 1, 2025, banning the sale of unlisted disposable tobacco vaping products statewide.
- The law follows a 60-day grace period after going into effect on May 1 and aims to align state vape regulations with federal standards to limit youth access.
- Starting July 1, retailers in North Carolina are required to offer only disposable nicotine vapor products that appear on the state's official approved list, which excludes well-known names such as Elf Bar, Geek Bar, and Lost Mary.
- Data shows 23.8% of NC youths used tobacco vapor products in 2021, and 15.5% of young adults ages 21-24 vaped in 2023, highlighting ongoing concerns about youth vaping.
- This legislation places NC among states tightening vape regulations and may reduce unregulated product availability, potentially lowering youth vaping rates in the state.
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North Carolina’s new vape law impacts local businesses
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Stores are no longer allowed to sell a large number of disposable vapes due to a law put in place under Governor Roy Cooper. As of July 1, 2025, only vapes that are approved by the FDA can be sold at vape shops in North Carolina. The ban, which was put […]
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The Charlotte ObserverNew NC laws, including vape ban, take effect this week — here’s what they change
New laws in North Carolina on July 1, 2025 include a ban on many vape products, human trafficking training requirements, and highway patrol control changes.
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