Pennsylvania bans most vapes as new registry limits sales to six manufacturers

On Oct. 19, 2026, Pennsylvania enacted a ban on most electronic nicotine delivery systems, limiting legal sales to a curated list of products from six manufacturers that have received FDA evaluation. The attorney general’s office will maintain the registry, and any retailer offering unlisted items will be fined $500 for a first offense, $1,000 per day for a second, and $1,500 per day for a third violation within a year, along with possible license suspension or revocation.

Inspectors are authorized to conduct surprise visits and review business records, and seized products will be destroyed at the seller’s expense. The law does not punish consumers who buy prohibited vapes. In Philadelphia, where youth vaping has been a concern, the rule may be supplemented by a city council proposal to tighten zoning for tobacco retailers, though shoppers can still cross into neighboring New Jersey or Delaware for banned items.