These maps represent a snapshot of e-cigarette regulations in the 50 U.S. states, five U.S. territories, and Washington, D.C. in the following areas: definition as a “tobacco product,” taxation, product packaging, youth access and other retail restrictions, and retail licensure. The maps summarize state and territory laws and do not include federal, Tribal, or local e-cigarette laws that may apply.  

Our core map (“U.S. E-cigarette Regulations Compilation”) provides a national overview of  e-cigarette regulations. The other color-coded maps show e-cigarette regulations by topic and jurisdiction. For information about our research methodology and laws and regulations covered, please see our dataset.

These maps are updated regularly and are current as of June 15, 2025.

 

 

U.S. E-cigarette Regulations Compilation AK AL AR AS AZ CA CO CT DC DE FL GA GU HI IA ID IL IN KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MP MS MT NC ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA PR PW RI SC SD TN TX UT VA VI VT WA WI WV WY

States with Laws Defining E-cigarettes

Light Blue States define "e-cigarette" in one or more state laws

Dark Blue States define "e-cigarette" in one or more state laws, and include e-cigarettes as a "tobacco product" in one or more definitions

States with Laws Defining E-Cigarettes Summary PDF(6/15/2025)

 

Definitions AK AL AR AS AZ CA CO CT DC DE FL GA GU HI IA ID IL IN KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MP MS MT NC ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA PR RI SC SD TN TX UT VA VI VT WA WI WV WY

States with Laws Taxing E-cigarettes

Gold States with e-cigarette tax law(s)

Gray States without e-cigarette tax law(s)

States with Laws Taxing E-Cigarettes Summary PDF (6/15/2025)

 

Taxes AK AL AR AS AZ CA CO CT DC DE FL GA GU HI IA ID IL IN KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MP MS MT NC ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA PR PW RI SC SD TN TX UT VA VI VT WA WI WV WY

States with Laws on Product Packaging of E-cigarettes

Green States with product packaging law(s)

Gray States without product packaging law(s)

States with Laws on Product Packaging of E-Cigarettes Summary PDF (6/15/2025)

 

Product Packaging AK AL AR AS AZ CA CO CT DC DE FL GA GU HI IA ID IL IN KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MP MS MT NC ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA PR RI SC SD TN TX UT VA VI VT WA WI WV WY

States with Laws Restricting Youth Access to E-cigarettes

Light Blue States with a minimum legal sales age of 18.

Medium Blue States with a minimum legal sales age of 19.

Dark Blue States with a minimum legal sales age of 21.

States with Laws Restricting Youth Access to E-Cigarettes Summary PDF (6/15/2025)

 

Youth Access AK AL AR AS AZ CA CO CT DC DE FL GA GU HI IA ID IL IN KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MP MS MT NC ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA PR PW RI SC SD TN TX UT VA VI VT WA WI WV WY

States with Laws Requiring Licenses for Retail Sales of E-cigarettes

Dark Green States with laws that require a license for retail sales of e-cigarettes

Gray States without laws that require a license for retail sales of e-cigarettes

States with Laws Requiring Licenses for Retail Sales of E-Cigarettes Summary PDF (6/15/2025)

 

Retail Sales Licenses AK AL AR AS AZ CA CO CT DC DE FL GA GU HI IA ID IL IN KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MP MS MT NC ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA PR PW RI SC SD TN TX UT VA VI VT WA WI WV WY