After Deaths, Ban on Flavored Vapes to Be Passed by New York City The New York Times 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 Flavored "disposable" vapes, like elf bar, geek bar, etc, are illegal to sell in New York State. Stores that are selling these products are not in compliance with the law! NYS flavor vaping ban: A win for public health or Big Tobacco?