South Carolina Nicotine Vapes Ban (2026): Effective January 1, 2027

Ban pending

As of November 6, 2026, there is no Nicotine Vapes ban in force in South Carolina; Nicotine Vapes are legal to sell at retail with restrictions. A change is pending: first ENDS manufacturer certifications due for the Attorney General directory takes effect January 1, 2027, in 49 days.

Verified November 6, 2026. Full determination, citations and verbatim law: Is Nicotine Vapes legal in South Carolina?

When does the South Carolina Nicotine Vapes ban take effect?

first ENDS manufacturer certifications due for the Attorney General directory takes effect in South Carolina on January 1, 2027, 49 days from November 13, 2026.

Elevatedeffective date in 49 days (2026 Act No. 97 (S.287), S.C. Code 44-95-65); ban in 80 days (2026 Act No. 97 (S.287), S.C. Code 44-95-65)

in 49 days January 1, 2027
first ENDS manufacturer certifications due for the Attorney General directory
South Carolina · Effective date · 2026 Act No. 97 (S.287), S.C. Code 44-95-65
Manufacturers must certify ENDS products holding an FDA marketing order or a timely pending PMTA by January 1, 2027 to be listed on the Attorney General directory.
in 80 days February 1, 2027
ENDS products not on the Attorney General directory barred from sale
South Carolina · Ban · 2026 Act No. 97 (S.287), S.C. Code 44-95-65
Unlisted ENDS products may not be sold from February 1, 2027 or the later directory launch. The youth-appeal labeling bar and retail license rule in 44-95-65 are already in force.

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Compound Analytics. “South Carolina Nicotine Vapes Ban (2026): Effective January 1, 2027.” Compound Laws, https://compoundlaws.com/bans/nicotine-vape/south-carolina/. Accessed November 13, 2026.

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