Kentucky shops, hemp association sue over new anti vaping law Kentucky House passes bill meant to crack down on electronic cigarette sales to minors Kentucky teens' use of electronic cigarettes and vapes doubled from 2016 to 2018, and is higher than national rates, survey finds Kentucky Health News 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.