Is there a mail ban on vape products?
An important takeaway is that the mail ban is not restricted to just nicotine or tobacco products. It’s any vaporizer that delivers any substance. This includes dry herb vaporizers, concentrate vaporizers, e-rigs, desktop vaporizers, and more.
When will USPS stop shipping vape mail?
The United States Postal Service has between now and April 27, 2021, to create its ruling for restricting vape mail. Once USPS has announced its ruling, it will no longer ship vaping products. At the very latest, this will be April 27. It was announced by UPS and FedEx that they would also be changing their policy to not ship vaping products.
What does the new USPS rule on vaping mean for You?
The new USPS rule, which will take effect immediately after publication in the Federal Register, will drastically change online sales and shipping of vaping devices and liquids.
Are IQOS refills subject to the vape mail ban?
For heated tobacco products (HTPs) like IQOS, it appears the devices may be exempt from the vape mail ban, but the refills (IQOS refills are called Heatsticks) probably qualify as cigarettes for purposes of PACT Act enforcement. Essentially, USPS punts on this question and refers questions to the ATF, which enforces the PACT Act.
Is the vape mail ban still in effect?
Under the new regulations, retail customers cannot receive vapor products through USPS delivery. The agency, however, will still mail vapor products under a standard of narrow circumstances.
Can you send vapes in the mail 2021?
USPS Officially Prohibits Shippers to Send Vapes and E-Cigarettes through its Network. On October 21, 2021, USPS issued a final ruling that prohibits individuals and small businesses from sending vapes through the mail. This ruling also applies to electronic cigarettes and other battery-powered nicotine products.
How long will the vape mail ban last?
S. 1253 has already passed the Senate and will now be voted on by the House, maybe as soon as Monday (7/20). If passed, this bill will outlaw vape mail through the US Postal Service and within six months it will be illegal to ship any vapor products via USPS. S.
Can vape be mailed?
—The United States Postal Service has finalized a rule that will no longer allow vaping products to be delivered through the U.S. mail, according to Vaping360. The ruling applies to both nicotine and cannabis products and takes effect immediately.
Can I mail a vape to my friend 2022?
Unless you were to go via the vape-approved shipping services, you won't be able to simply mail a vape to your friend via the postal service. This PACT Act prohibits that from being possible and so it's better to order online via vape businesses that can ship them legally to your friend's address.
Can I still order vape juice online 2021?
As of October 21, 2021, the United States Postal Service (USPS) implemented a new rule that ended the delivery of vape products via the U.S. Mail.
Can USPS still ship vape juice?
The USPS Final Rule bans the shipment of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) through the postal service unless an exception is met.
Can you still buy vape juice online?
The USPS has been ordered to implement a ban on shipments of vaping products to consumers. This ban will apply to devices, tanks, coils and e-liquid, including e-liquid containing no nicotine. Many vapers have referred to the 2021 omnibus spending bill as the “vape mail ban” for that reason.
When is the deadline for USPS 2021?
Deadline Passed. The April 26, 2021 deadline Congress issued to the USPS came and went, with the USPS determining that they needed more time. This was, in part, due to the outpouring of comments from those in the industry explaining the gravity of such a ban and the devastation it would cause to its stakeholders.
Is vaporization a good ingestion method?
In addition, medical users will be unable to receive the products they need for therapeutic purposes— in some cases, this can be life threatening. Vaporization is often the highest recommended ingestion method for medical users, as there is no com bustion or carcinogens.
Does Congress understand the products affected by the USPS regulation?
USPS: get on it.”. The truth is, Congress does not understand the products or the stakeholders affected by this regulation . There was not much care or forethought as to the specific consequences this plan would have on the vape industry.
Is mail ban restricted to nicotine?
An important takeaway is that the mail ban is not restricted to just nicotine or tobacco products. It’s any vaporizer that delivers any substance. This includes dry herb vaporizers, concentrate vaporizers, e-rigs, desktop vaporizers, and more.
Can you have vapes shipped to your address?
The most likely impact will be that you can still have vapes shipped directly to your address— but it will involve more logistical red tape, higher cost, and stricter policies. For the companies that can afford to navigate around the regulations, it will be complicated and costly.
Quick Hits
The USPS vape mail ban is now in effect. It prevents both the cannabis and nicotine industries from shipping vaping products through the US mail. Businesses can no longer ship vaping products directly to consumers.
Why did this happen?
Last December, President Trump passed a bill that created a loophole in the current law that allowed minors to access and purchase electronic cigarettes and vapes through the internet without an age verification.
What is illegal in the USPS Vape Mail ban
POSECCA forced the USPS to ban the shipping of vaping products through the US Mail. Due to the verbiage in the original bill and despite a lot of pushback from cannabis industry stakeholders, the USPS vape mail ban extends to products that are intended for both nicotine and cannabis products.
Exceptions in the USPS Vape Mail ban
While this is a massive ban that affects a lot of different industries and businesses, the new rule does have a few exemptions. For example, private citizens can ship these products to each other, but no more than 10 packages per month with each package weighing less than 10 ounces.
The PACT act and private deliveries
While POSECCA required the USPS to make new regulations for mailing vapes, it also forced all vape products into the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act. These laws were originally introduced to prevent delivering cigarettes through US mail to combat tax avoidance by online and mail-order sellers.
The USPS ban covers both nicotine and cannabis vapes
The clear language of POSECCA forced USPS to prohibit shipping any vaping product through the U.S. Mail. In its response to comments, the Postal Service says it simply doesn’t have the power to veer from Congress’ words, which don’t distinguish between the products “ENDS” are intended to vaporize.
Exceptions: B2B, private individuals, Alaska and Hawaii
The new rule exempts business-to-business (B2B) shipments from the mail ban, along with shipping to consumers within the borders of Alaska and Hawaii, and limited non-commercial shipping between private individuals.
The PACT Act and private delivery services
In addition to requiring USPS to issue regulations prohibiting vapes from being mailed, POSECCA forced all vape products into the existing Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act (which is an amendment to the much older federal Jenkins Act). Those laws were originally passed to eliminate U.S.
Vape Mail Ban
The “Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act” or as many are calling it, the “vape mail ban” is mainly targeted to forbid sales of vaping products to underage customers.
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What non-nicotine products are included in the age verification?
However, this most likely encompasses other non-nicotine products like wax pens, e-rigs, and oil pens.
Is oil pens banned?
While oil pens are 100% going to be banned under this regula tion. Unfortunately with the wording in the act being extremely broad, oil pens and concentrate vaporizers will at least temporarily have a target on their back.
When will vaping mail stop shipping?
Once USPS has announced its ruling, it will no longer ship vaping products. At the very latest, this will be April 27.
When will vape mail be available in 2021?
Below are the shipping options that will be available on our site beginning March 25, 2021. Please note that all shipments will require an adult signature and proof of ID at the point of delivery. You might have seen in the news recently that the "vape mail" restriction was passed as part of the COVID relief spending bill.
When will vaping be legalized in 2021?
This law is referred to as the PACT Act. The United States Postal Service has between now and April 27, 2021, to create its ruling for restricting vape mail.
Is Electric Tobacconist in compliance with the new laws?
Electric Tobacconist has long been focused on compliance, and all of our sales are in strict accordance with age verification rules, bans and restrictions on sales, and excise taxes. So to reiterate, we will be here in the long term and in compliance with the new laws.
Can UPS still carry vaping?
Please note, this is strictly an internal policy decision by UPS and FedEx; they can legally still carry vaping products. Electric Tobacconist will be working with specialist carriers that can collect the required adult signature on delivery.
How many pages are there in the Vape Mail Ban?
The bipartisan legislation includes emergency economic relief, government funding and tax cuts. It comes in at 5,593 pages. Don’t worry, we won’t ask you to read the whole thing! The Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act, also known as the vape mail ban or vape control act, can be found on page 5136 of the bill.
How long does it take to get rid of the e-cigarettes?
Post Service to create its own regulations within 120 days banning the U.S. Mail delivery of vaping products.
Will UPS ship vapes in 2021?
UPS will not ship vaping products as of April 5, 2021. FedEx has announced that they will no longer be shipping vaping products as of March 1, 2021. And of course, USPS will no longer be shipping vape products 120 days from the enactment of The Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act. This significantly impacts vape sellers ability ...
What Is The Pact Act?
What Does The Pact Act Mean?
- The PACT Act itself was first passed in 2009, as an amendment to “the Jenkins Act.” It originally prohibited USPS from shipping “cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products.” Basically, it meant you couldn’t send cigarettes in the mail. December 2020’s COVID relief bill simply amended the act to include “electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS).” ...
Huh?
- Congress is basically saying, “You know how you can’t mail cigarettes and chewing tobacco? Now you can’t mail vapes, either. Any of them. USPS: get on it.” The truth is, Congress does not understand the products or the stakeholders affected by this regulation. There was not much care or forethought as to the specific consequences this plan would have on the vape industry. An im…
What Can We do?
- As the deadline for comments to the USPS has passed, the only thing left to do is to contact your local representative. Remember: this bill is likely the result of lawmakers not fully understanding the industry and individuals it will impact. You can use CASAA’s lookup toolto find your representative based on your zip code and address.
What Does This Mean For Me?
- The most likely impact will be that you can still have vapes shipped directly to your address— but it will involve more logistical red tape, higher cost, and stricter policies. For the companies that can afford to navigate around the regulations, it will be complicated and costly. This will make it difficult for smaller retailers to exist, and many of them will be driven out of business. For now, s…