Seventeen states have enacted PMTA product directory or registry laws. These laws don't ban flavors by name — they create a state-approved product list. Only products with FDA PMTA marketing authorization or an active PMTA application under review can be listed. Since most popular disposable brands (Elf Bar, Lost Mary, Geek Bar) have not received FDA authorization, they cannot be sold in these states.
In plain terms: If your favorite vape isn't FDA-authorized, it's probably illegal in these 17 states — even if the state doesn't call it a "flavor ban." The practical effect is the same: Elf Bar, Lost Mary, Geek Bar, and most disposable brands are effectively banned.
| State | Status | Effective Date | Key Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Enforcing | 2024 | One of the earliest PMTA directory laws. |
| Arkansas | Enforcing | Enacted | Act 527: manufacturer must prove FDA MGO or active PMTA review. |
| Florida | Enforcing | Jan 2025 (enforcement March 2025) | NDD Directory created by HB 1007. Published by Attorney General. |
| Georgia | Enforcing | Enacted | Operational PMTA registry as of May 2026. |
| Indiana | Enforcing | Enacted | Operational PMTA registry as of May 2026. |
| Iowa | Blocked | Enacted, implementation blocked | Passed but implementation blocked by litigation. |
| Kentucky | Enforcing | 2025 | PMTA-based certification required. |
| Louisiana | Enforcing | 2024 | Directory targets disposable brands. |
| Mississippi | Enforcing | Oct 1, 2025 | HB 916: product directory; only FDA-authorized or pending PMTA allowed. |
| North Carolina | Enforcing | May 1, 2026 | Removed ~7,000 products overnight. Survived court challenge. |
| Oklahoma | Enforcing | 2024 | Lists approved products only. |
| South Carolina | Enforcing | Enacted | Operational PMTA registry as of May 2026. |
| Tennessee | Enforcing | Early 2026 | SB 763: state-managed directory. $25/annual certification. |
| Utah | Blocked | Enacted, implementation blocked | Overlaps with flavor ban; court challenge pending. |
| Virginia | Effective July 1, 2026 | July 1, 2026 | Online retailers subject to unannounced compliance checks. |
| West Virginia | Enacting | 2026 session | SB 130: E-cigarette and E-liquid Directory. |
| Wisconsin | Enforcing | July 1, 2026 | Upheld by federal court April 2026. Only ~284 products on approved list. |
Products Removed (NC)
7,000
NC removed overnight May 2026
Approved Products (WI)
284
Wisconsin's approved list
Certification Fee (TN)
$25
Annual per product (TN)
