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State vape rules — flavor bans, shipping limits, excise taxes — vary enough that a legal order in one state is illegal in the next. This guide covers the flavor-ban states, PACT Act shipping, a state excise-tax overview, and what to ask a distributor before you buy.
South Carolina combines low tobacco taxes and light licensing with steady tourist traffic in Charleston and Myrtle Beach. This 2026 guide covers the SC DOR tobacco license, local rules in those markets, the lack of a flavor ban, tax rates, and a startup checklist.