Are Disposable Vapes Being Banned Banning Single Use Vapes Drivetime RT Radio 1 Vape Tax Increase Flavored vape has been illegal to sell in NYS since 2020. Flavored vape has lead to a large increase in youth using e cigarettes. This ban helps protect young people who have the Disposable vapes are harmful to the environment, with nearly 5 million thrown away every week. As many are not recycled, their littering pollutes soil, water and biodiversity. Precious resources Department The ban on disposable vapes will move a step closer today. The landmark legislation will reach its second stage in the Dil this afternoon. Single use vapes will then be banned once the