What is the vape ban in Kentucky? What are the new vaping restrictions? Kentucky smoke shops must obtain new licenses as new law takes effect New restrictions on vape sales in Kentucky win approval with tobacco industry backing Kentucky Lantern 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. new vape laws taking effect Kentucky House Bill 11 will make disposable vape products illegal and place restrictions on other vape products.