Utah Statewide Rule
Utah Flavored Vape Ban (Tobacco or Menthol Only)
Key Facts
- Flavor ban
- Only tobacco or menthol allowed
- Effective date
- March 25, 2025
- Applies to
- All retailers, including specialty shops
- Product registry
- Tax Commission-maintained; listing required
- Enforcement
- DHHS and local health departments
Summary
As of March 25, 2025, Utah bans selling electronic cigarette products with any characterizing flavor other than tobacco or menthol. The ban applies to all retailers, and every vape product must appear on the state registry maintained by the Tax Commission.
(2) An actor commits illegal distribution of a flavored electronic cigarette product if the actor gives, distributes, sells, offers for sale, or furnishes to any person a flavored electronic cigarette product. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is: (a) a class C misdemeanor on the first offense; or (b) a class B misdemeanor on a subsequent offense.
Full Breakdown
Under 2024 legislation (SB 61) and implementing rules, Utah prohibits selling e-cigarette products with a characterizing flavor other than tobacco or menthol, effective March 25, 2025. The restriction reaches every retailer, including licensed tobacco specialty businesses, not just general stores. Utah also operates a state e-cigarette product registry maintained by the State Tax Commission; only listed products may be sold lawfully. The Department of Health and Human Services and local health departments enforce flavor, nicotine, and registry standards. Tobacco- and menthol-flavored products remain lawful for adult sales.
Violations & Penalties
Selling prohibited flavored vapes or unregistered products can bring fines, product seizure, and license suspension under state tobacco and tax law.
Frequently Asked Questions
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