New York Smoke Shop Regulations

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Last verified: April 4, 2026

Flavor Ban Status

full ban

All flavored e-cigarettes banned including menthol (Jul 2020). ENDS directory announced Jan 2026.

Delta-8 / Hemp Status

banned

Prohibited

Kratom Status

legal

Vape Tax

20% retail

Tobacco Tax

5.35

License Required

Yes

NY Dept of Taxation

License Cost

$300-$1000/yr

PMTA Directory Required

Yes

NY ENDS Directory

Minimum Purchase Age

21+

Flavor Ban Details

all_except_tobacco_menthol

all_vape_ends

Bans all flavored e-cigarettes and e-liquids. Menthol vapes were added May 2020. Tobacco-flavored vapes remain legal. Does NOT ban flavored combustible tobacco or menthol cigarettes.

Effective: 7/1/2020

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