Pennsylvania is not alone in implementing a vape product directory. Several states have already enacted similar registry systems, though the specifics vary significantly.
| State | Registry Type | Flavor Restrictions | Enforcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | ENDS directory (Act 57) | De facto via directory | Oct 19, 2026 — $500-$1,500 fines |
| California | Disposable ban (AB 762) | Flavor ban already in effect | Manufacturing ban Jan 2027, retail ban Jan 2028 |
| Virginia | ENDS directory | De facto via directory | Active since 2024 |
| Utah | ENDS directory | De facto via directory | Active |
| Wisconsin | ENDS directory | De facto via directory | Active |
| New Jersey | No directory | Flavor ban (tobacco/menthol only) | Active since 2020 |
California recently made headlines when Governor Newsom signed AB 762 on September 28, banning single-use, battery-powered vapes to fight plastic pollution. That ban takes effect for manufacturing on January 1, 2027 and retail sales on January 1, 2028 california disposable vape ban pollution newsom d1d559f571f7e13f38058b1a9fabc22a.
The pattern is clear: state-level vape restrictions are accelerating. For a national perspective on where vaping is heading, see our analysis of whether the US is banning vapes or our complete FDA-authorized vape product list.
