California restricts vaping with new laws taking effect
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California will enact three new laws concerning vaping devices between January 2027 and early 2028.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed these bills on September 28, 2026, to address specific issues within the vaping market. One law will gradually remove disposable, battery-operated tobacco vaping products from shelves. Another will prevent the sale of devices designed to look like sweets or school supplies. The third law requires retailers to display information about lung cancer detection.
These measures do not represent a complete ban on vaping, but instead focus on single-use equipment, deceptive appearances, and health information. Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin sponsored AB 762, Heather Hadwick proposed AB 2667, and Senator Bob Archuleta authored SB 1124, all of which received the governor’s approval as part of a broader health and prevention package. The laws will affect both businesses and consumers, as well as families wanting to identify vaping products their children might encounter.
Starting January 1, 2027, importing or manufacturing certain disposable vapes for sale in California will be prohibited. By January 1, 2028, the sale and distribution of these devices will also be banned. Retailers will be required to display lung cancer detection information starting January 1, 2028, after the California Department of Public Health makes materials available by July 1, 2027. Non-compliant businesses may face civil penalties ranging from $500 to $50,000 per violation, depending on the offense.
