Tobacco & Vaping in Sacramento, CA (2026)
2 verified tobacco & vaping rules for Sacramento, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Vape Retail Rules
Sacramento tobacco retailers selling vape and e-cigarette products must hold a state Tobacco Retailer License, comply with the flavored tobacco ban, verify ages 21+, and follow local zoning and signage rules under Sacramento City Code.
Vape and E-Cigarette Retailer Rules
Heavy RestrictionsCal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 22963
22963. (a) The sale, distribution, or nonsale distribution of tobacco products directly or indirectly to any person under 21 years of age through the United States Postal Service or through any other public or private postal or package delivery service at locations, including, but not limited to, public mailboxes and mailbox stores, is prohibited. (b) Any person selling or distributing, or enga...
Flavored Tobacco Bans
Sacramento City Code Chapter 5.150 banned the sale of flavored tobacco products (including menthol cigarettes and flavored vape) before California enacted the statewide ban via Senate Bill 793 (2020), upheld by voters as Proposition 31 in 2022.
Flavored Tobacco Sales Prohibition
Heavy RestrictionsCal. Health & Safety Code § 104559.5 (SB 793)
104559.5. (a) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) “Characterizing flavor” means a taste or odor, distinguishable by an ordinary consumer either prior to or during the consumption of a tobacco product, other than the taste or odor of tobacco, including, but not limited to, tastes or odors relating to any fruit, chocolate, vanilla, honey, candy, cocoa, dessert, alco...
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