| Category | # of States | States |
|---|---|---|
| Banned / Near-Banned | 9 + DC | CA, MA, NY, NJ, RI, OR, WA, VT, ME + DC |
| Partial Restrictions | 12 | IL, CT, MD, MN, NM, NV, OH, PA, TX, HI, DE, CO |
| Mostly Legal | 29 | All other states (see below for details) |
| Pending Legislation | 5-8 | Active bills in various state legislatures |
Key trend: Most states haven't banned disposable vapes outright. Instead, they've banned flavored disposables while leaving tobacco-flavored ones legal. The practical effect, however, is similar — 90%+ of disposable sales are flavored, so a flavor ban essentially eliminates most of the market.
