South Carolina Vape Law: What Changes Feb 1, 2027
South Carolina vape law explained: the new vape directory and registry, approved vapes, and why the Feb 1, 2027 change is not a vape ban.
By the VSS Team Published · 6 min read
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The South Carolina vape law adds a state vape directory in 2027. From February 1, 2027, stores may sell only the vapes on the Attorney General’s list, or from the day it goes up, if that is later. This South Carolina vape registry is not a vape ban, though. This guide explains how approved vapes in South Carolina get on the list and what the rule means for buying vapes online. It also shows what we ship there now.
The short version
- Every vape we sell still ships to South Carolina until the new rule starts.
- From February 1, 2027, only vapes on the state list can be sold there.
- The date moves later if the Attorney General’s list isn’t ready.
- Makers, not stores, must sign up each product with the state.
- Nicotine pouches, herb vaporizers and accessories aren’t part of the list.
Can you still buy vapes in South Carolina?
Yes. The South Carolina vape law doesn’t ban vapes, and adults 21 and older can still order them online. What changes is which vapes can be sold. From February 1, 2027, a vape first needs a spot on the South Carolina vape directory.
✓ Ships now Until the rule starts
- Every e-liquid, disposable and pod kit we sell
- Nicotine pouches and herb vaporizers
- Batteries, chargers and other accessories
Feb 1, 2027 Once the list starts
- Only listed e-liquids and devices
- Pouches, herb gear and accessories as before
- No unlisted vapes, even ones in stock
Approved vapes in South Carolina will be the products on that list. When we checked on November 11, 2026, however, the Attorney General hadn’t posted it yet. Makers have until January 1, 2027, to sign up their products.
Flavors stay legal. Unlike California, South Carolina has no flavor ban. Labels and ads still can’t use words like candy, bubble gum, cake or ice cream, though.
How to check what ships to South Carolina
Our ZIP Code Check shows what ships to your address, type by type. Type your ZIP code and tap Search. You’ll then see an answer for each product type.
123Our ZIP Code Check for South Carolina
- 1 Type your ZIP code, then tap Search.
- 2 Vape products ship now and show the February 1, 2027 date.
- 3 Herb gear, accessories and pouches ship as usual.
How to see what ships on our site
- Check your ZIP. The ZIP Code Check shows what ships to your address. It also sets your Ship to state for the rest of the site.
- Look for the date. Product pages show “Until Feb 1, 2027” under South Carolina. That is the day the new rule is set to start.
- Watch for our state list. Once the Attorney General posts the South Carolina vape registry, we’ll add a South Carolina list to Shop by State, like our lists for other states.
Every order also needs an adult signature (21+) at the door. Our vape shipping guide covers the other states.
The South Carolina vape law in plain words
The South Carolina vape law is Senate Bill 287, now Act 97 of 2026. It became law when the governor signed it on February 27, 2026. It also sets up a South Carolina vape registry that the Attorney General runs. Here are the main dates:
Jan 1, 2027
Makers must sign up each vape with the Attorney General.
Feb 1, 2027
Unlisted vapes can’t be sold, or from the day the list goes up, if that is later.
60 days later
Stores must sell or pull their unlisted stock.
The Attorney General must then update the list each month. A maker can be taken off it, but first it gets a notice and 14 days to fix the problem.
Why few vapes may make the list
To get listed, a maker must swear to one of two things. Either the vape has an FDA marketing order, or it was on sale by August 8, 2016, and filed with the FDA by September 9, 2020. Most disposables came out later, so few of them can qualify. The list of approved vapes in South Carolina will likely be short as a result. Makers also pay $100 per product, and then $50 a year.
What the South Carolina vape directory covers
The South Carolina vape directory covers nicotine e-liquids and the devices that vape them. Here is how common products fit:
| Product | Needs a listing? |
|---|---|
| Nicotine e-liquids and salts | Yes |
| Disposable vapes with nicotine | Yes |
| Pod kits and mods | Yes |
| Nicotine pouches | No |
| Herb vaporizers | No |
| FDA-approved quit-smoking products | No |
The law covers products that turn nicotine in a liquid into vapor. That is why pouches and herb gear fall outside the list. The law also doesn’t name coils, tanks or other parts.
Is the South Carolina vape ban real?
No, not for listed vapes. The vape ban talk online is about unlisted vapes only. Listed vapes stay legal, flavors included, for adults 21 and older. Stores just have to check each product against the list first.
What the South Carolina vape law means for shop owners
For a store, the South Carolina vape registry decides what can stay on the shelf. Every shop that sells vapes also needs a state retail license. Here is what the law sets:
| Rule | What it means |
|---|---|
| License | A South Carolina retail license, with vape sales listed on the business tax form |
| Unlisted stock | 60 days from the first list to sell it or pull it |
| Later removals | 42 days to return a product that comes off the list (21 for wholesalers) |
| Fines | Up to $500 for a first violation, rising to $3,000 for a fourth within 36 months |
| Seizure | After 60 days, unlisted vapes can be seized and destroyed at the store’s cost |
| Labels and ads | No words like candy or cake, no cartoons, and ads aimed at adults |
| Vape tax | $0.05 per mL of nicotine liquid, paid by the first business that buys or sells it in the state |
Makers face bigger fines, too. Selling an unlisted product, for example, costs a maker $1,000 per product per day. A false sign-up is also a crime.
Check the list monthly
The South Carolina vape registry changes each month, so check new stock against it before it goes on the shelf.
Plan the 60 days
Unlisted stock must be sold or pulled within 60 days of the first list.
Collect the tax
South Carolina taxes nicotine liquid at $0.05 per mL. See our wholesale vape tax and vape tax by state guides.
South Carolina vape law FAQ
Is there a vape ban in South Carolina?
No. Adults 21 and older can still buy vapes there. From February 1, 2027, the rule only stops the sale of vapes that aren’t on the state list.
When does the South Carolina vape directory start?
On February 1, 2027, or on the day the Attorney General first posts it, if that is later. Stores then get 60 days to clear their unlisted stock.
What are the approved vapes in South Carolina?
They are the vapes on the Attorney General’s list. Makers must sign up by January 1, 2027, and the list wasn’t posted yet when we checked on November 11, 2026.
Can I still buy vapes online in South Carolina?
Yes. Every vape we sell ships there until the rule starts, and then listed vapes will. Every order needs an adult signature (21+).
Does the law cover nicotine pouches?
No. The list covers vapes that heat a nicotine liquid. Pouches, herb vaporizers and accessories keep shipping to South Carolina.
How does South Carolina compare with other states?
Its list works like North Carolina’s, where makers also need an FDA order or a 2020 FDA filing. Our guide to the North Carolina vape law covers that state. Our guide to vape directory laws by state also covers the rest.
Shopping from South Carolina?
Every vape we sell ships to you for now, and checkout checks every item again.
This guide sums up South Carolina’s vape directory law, Senate Bill 287 (Act 97 of 2026). It also draws on the Attorney General’s tobacco page and the Department of Revenue’s vape tax page. We read them all on November 11, 2026. It is not legal advice, and the list will change each month. Nicotine is addictive. You must be 21 or older to buy vapes under the federal Tobacco 21 law. Questions? Contact us.
