SBX Vapes: Attorney Legal Review of FDA and State Regulations Ban on flavored vape could hurt NYC smoke shops Pavement Pieces Flavored vape has been illegal to sell in NYS since 2020. Flavored vape has lead to a large increase in youth using e cigarettes. This ban helps protect young people who have the State Department of Health officials, Nassau police and Nassau health officials intercepted an estimated 14 tons of illegal vaping products intended for local distributors and smoke shops, state health officials said. Officials Teens Find a Big Loophole in the New Flavored Vaping Ban The New York Times