Vaping Laws in New York Flavor Ban, Age 21 & Tax Guide Ecigator 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 A major crackdown on illegal vaping in New York was announced, marking the largest criminal vape enforcement action in the State's history. New York Bans Sale of Flavored E Cigarettes WSJ