Babylon, NY Tobacco & Vaping: Flavored Tobacco Bans (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing law
- Town of Babylon Code § 213-492
- Exception
- FDA-authorized products only
- Covered flavors
- Fruit, mint, menthol, candy, more
- Fine range
- $500–$5,000 or 6 months jail
- Amended
- March 13, 2024
Summary
Town of Babylon outlaws retail sale of flavored vapor and e-cigarette products unless the specific product has been authorized for marketing by the FDA.
No person or entity shall sell or offer for sale at retail any flavored vapor product intended or reasonably expected to be used with or for the consumption of nicotine, unless such product has been authorized for marketing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. ..."flavored" shall mean any vapor product...with a distinguishable aroma, other than the taste or aroma of tobacco...including but not limited to tastes or aromas relating to any fruit, chocolate, vanilla, honey, candy, cocoa, dessert, alcoholic beverage, mint, wintergreen, menthol, herb or spice.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4941158; v66 updated 2026-05-13; through 05-13-2026).
Full Breakdown
Town of Babylon Code § 213-492 bars any person or entity from selling or offering for sale at retail a flavored vapor product meant for nicotine consumption, unless the product has FDA marketing authorization. 'Flavored' is defined broadly to cover any distinguishable aroma other than tobacco itself, expressly naming fruit, chocolate, vanilla, honey, candy, cocoa, dessert, alcoholic beverage, mint, wintergreen, menthol, herb, and spice flavors, plus any concept flavor distinguishable from tobacco.
Violations & Fines
Selling banned flavored vapor products is punishable by a fine of $500 to $5,000 or up to six months' imprisonment, or both; the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication may instead impose $500 to $2,500 per violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Town of Babylon store sell menthol vapes?
Does the ban cover flavored e-liquids generally?
Sources & Official References
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