LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky businesses that sell tobacco, nicotine, or vaping products have until Jan. 1, 2026, to obtain a state license or risk fines and criminal penalties.
The deadline comes as part of Senate Bill 100, signed into law by Gov. Andy Beshear on March 24, 2025, aimed at keeping these products out of the hands of minors.
Secretary Ray Perry said the law responds to growing concerns from parents, teachers, and youth advocates about how easily young people can access nicotine and vaping products, according to a news release.
“This licensing process gives our teams the tools they need to protect Kentucky’s youth,” Perry said.
The law requires all retailers to secure an annual license through the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and strengthens enforcement with routine compliance checks and a new team to investigate complaints. A portion of fines will fund youth vaping prevention programs.
Businesses are urged to apply as soon as possible through ABC’s Online Licensing Portal to ensure their licenses are processed before the Jan. 1 deadline.
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