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Pennsylvania's attorney general talks about new vape law that goes into effect Monday

Pennsylvania began enforcing Act 57 on Monday, October 19, 2026, prohibiting the sale of vape and e-cigarette products not listed in a state-approved directory. The law applies to all retailers, including smoke shops, convenience stores, and gas stations. Products missing from the directory cannot be sold, offered for sale, or kept in retail inventory and are subject to seizure. Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the commencement of the law, which restricts the majority of items previously available on store shelves.

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  • ✓ Act 57 enforcement began on Monday, October 19, 2026.
  • ✓ The law prohibits the sale or inventory of vape products not included in the state's approved directory.
  • ✓ Governor Josh Shapiro signed Act 57 into law on December 22, 2025.
  • ✓ The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office administers the Electronic Nicotine Delivery System directory.
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What changed

Enforcement of Act 57 began October 19 following the end of a retail sell-through period.

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  1. Pennsylvania Enforces Act 57 Vape Sales Restrictions

    Pennsylvania began enforcing Act 57 on Monday, October 19, 2026, prohibiting the sale of vape and e-cigarette products not listed in a state-approved directory. The law applies to all retailers, including smoke shops, convenience stores, and gas stations. Products missing from the directory cannot be sold, offered for sale, or kept in retail inventory and are subject to seizure. Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the commencement of the law, which restricts the majority of items previously available on store shelves.

    Why it matters

    Governor Josh Shapiro signed Act 57 into law on December 22, 2025. The legislation established an Electronic Nicotine Delivery System directory administered by the Attorney General's Office. This system ensures retailers only sell products approved by the FDA.

    What is confirmed

    • Act 57 enforcement began on Monday, October 19, 2026.
    • The law prohibits the sale or inventory of vape products not included in the state's approved directory.
    • Governor Josh Shapiro signed Act 57 into law on December 22, 2025.
    • The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office administers the Electronic Nicotine Delivery System directory.
    • Retailers subject to these rules include vape shops, gas stations, and convenience stores.

    What to watch next

    • Reports on the volume of product seizures by state authorities
    • Legal challenges from retailers regarding the approved directory list
    Sources used for this update (9)
    1. CBS News — Pennsylvania's attorney general talks about new vape law that goes into effect Monday
    2. WFMZ.com — Smoke shops under new set of rules as Act 57 enforcement begins
    3. Skook News — Pennsylvania Vape Sales Restrictions Begin October 19: What to Know
    4. www.cbsnews.com — Pennsylvania's attorney general talks about new vape law that goes into effect Monday - CBS Pittsburgh
    5. www.skooknews.com — Pennsylvania Vape Sales Restrictions Begin October 19: What ...
    6. www.yahoo.com — Vape bans goes into affect across Pennsylvania - Yahoo
    7. www.yahoo.com — Most vapes, e-cigarettes now illegal to sell in Pennsylvania
    8. www.wfmz.com — Smoke shops under new set of rules as Act 57 ... - WFMZ
    9. local21news.com — Act 57 commences, prohibiting sale of unapproved vape, e ...
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