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Nicotine and vape in Virginia

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Legal with restrictions

Virginia permits liquid-nicotine and nicotine-vapor sales to adults, but covered sellers need a location-specific license and manufacturers/products must be registered in the Attorney General's directory. Licensing administration moves from Virginia Tax to Virginia ABC on October 1, 2026.

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Legal with restrictions

Virginia permits liquid-nicotine and nicotine-vapor sales to adults, but covered sellers need a location-specific license and manufacturers/products must be registered in the Attorney General's directory. Licensing administration moves from Virginia Tax to Virginia ABC on October 1, 2026.

Effective from
2026-08-22T00:00:00.000Z
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