Exemption in vape rules allows continued sale of flavors WXXI News 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 Florida is facing a surge in illegal vapes flooding the market, more than any other state. Many are targeting kids with eye catching colors, cartoon designs, and sweet flavors, according to the Florida Washington to issue flavored vape ban, joining other states ktvb.com