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North Carolina vaping product ban begins July 1: What's banned, what residents should know

Are vapes banned in NC? What is HB 900?

House Bill 900, which fully went into effect July 1 after the end of a 60-day grace period, modified N.C. law to make illegal sales of nicotine vapor products not listed on a newly-created registry.

What vapes are approved in NC? Are flavored vapes banned in NC?

Almost 900 disposable vapes remain on the new registry of approved vape products in N.C.. The registry includes many flavored vape products, but bans the sale of certain popular brands such as Elf Bar, Geek Bar and Lost Mary.

Can you buy THC vapes in NC?

Though marijuana is not technically legal in the state, a legal loophole allows cannabis products manufactured with cannabinoids other than the illegal THC-9 to be sold in N.C. stores. HB 900 does not affect the sale of THC vapes or other cannabis products in N.C.

NC vaping rates

Most recent data from the American Lung Association in 2022 showed that N.C. had a statewide rate of 7.9% when it came to adult residents who used tobacco vapor products. This shows that N.C. residents used vapor products at a higher rate than the national average of roughly 6% according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.

The association also showed that, as of 2021 data, 23.8% of N.C. youths used tobacco vapor products - despite the fact that the legal age to purchase tobacco products is 21.

US vaping rates

Most recent data published on adult vaping by CDC in January 2025 was collected between 2019-2023. Key findings included:

The percentage of adults who used electronic cigarettes increased from 4.5% in 2019 to 6.5% in 2023.

In both 2019 and 2023, men were more likely than women to use electronic cigarettes.

In 2023, young adults ages 21-24 were most likely to use electronic cigarettes, with 15.5% use in the age range.

The percentage of adults who used electronic cigarettes varied by race and ethnicity in both 2019 and 2023.