Pennsylvania Vape Shops Brace for Shutdowns as Registry Sales Restrictions Begin
Pennsylvania vape shops face closure as a new registry law limits sales to state-approved products, imposing fines and seizures.Summary
Starting October 19, Pennsylvania vape shops must comply with Act 57 of 2025, which requires all nicotine vape products sold in the state to be listed on the Attorney General's Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Directory. Retailers cannot buy or sell unlisted products, and violators face fines of up to $1,500 per day per item, along with product seizure. Many shops are struggling: one in Dickson City announced that 97% of its vapes are not on the approved list and is pivoting to a coffee bar to survive. The registry currently includes only 39 e-cigarettes with FDA authorization, excluding most flavored products beyond menthol. The law faces a constitutional challenge, and its impact on youth vaping remains uncertain. Implementation costs are estimated at $98,280 initially and $1.3 million annually. The coming weeks will test how the registry works in practice.
(Source：Hoodline)
