A new Kentucky law requiring smoke shops to obtain updated retail licenses takes effect Jan. 1, marking a significant step in efforts to prevent youth vaping across the state. Details below. Kentucky House bill cracks down on electronic cigarette sales to minors WOUB Public Media A Win for Kentucky families! A new state law (SB 100) is making it harder for kids to get their hands on nicotine and vapes. All shops that sell these products must DEA is working with our law enforcement partners throughout Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia to get illegal marijuana vape cartridges out of area retailers in an effort to protect our under age January 1st marks deadline for Kentucky vape, tobacco retailers to apply for licenses