Most e cigarettes (vapes) contain nicotinethe addictive drug in regular cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products. Nicotine can harm the adolescent brain which continues developing until about Kentucky businesses that sell tobacco, nicotine, vape products must be licensed by Jan. 1, 2026 whas11.com KY lawmakers aim at shops that sell vapes, tobacco to kids Lexington Herald Leader January 1st marks deadline for Kentucky vape, tobacco retailers to apply for licenses What is the vape ban in Kentucky? What are the new vaping restrictions?