Vape PACT Act

GENERAL PACT ACT INFORMATION

What is PACT Act?

The PACT Act stands for "Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking" Act. It is an amendment that was recently signed into law in the month of December 2020. What this new law does affects the entire vapor products industry by regulating the sale of vaping products online and thousands of brick & mortar vape shops throughout the United States. The law goes into effect on Saturday, March 27th, 2021.

Are Vaping Product Shipments Being Banned?

While there isn't neccisarily a ban on shipping vaping products, the PACT Act prevents USPS (United States Postal Service) from carrying any vaping products. Even though shipping vaping products isn't banned, it is a frustrating hurdle for vaping brands and distributors to ship them. To add to the unfortunate circumstance with shipping products to customers, Both FedEx and UPS have jumped on board and will stop carrying vaping products as well.

Where Does WestCoastVapeSupply.com Ship To?

In order for us to follow the guidelines required by the PACT Act, WestCoastVapeSupply.com can only ship to US states and cities where vape mail is legal. In other words, if your states has banned packages containing vaping products can not be shipped to you. The easiest way to see if your state or city has been banned, place an order and see if your city or state has a shipping policy. If you see an error that has a no shipping policy, then we cannot ship to you.

    Will I Have To Sign For Packages I Receive?

    Yes, you will be required to sign for packages that contain vaping products. The packages require an adult that is 21+ in age, along with an Identification Card (ID) in ALL states.

    Will Packages Be Any Different?

    Yes, the packages you receive will now contain a new stick due to the new labeling rules. The sticker will display the following text: "CIAGETTES/NICOTINE/SMOKELESS TOBACCO: FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES THE PAYMENT OF ALL APPLICABLE EXCISE TAXES, AND COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LICENSING AND TAX-STAMPING OBLINGATIONS."

    Will I Have To Pay An Extra Tax For My Orders?

    Due to the guidelines we must follow, some states are imposing a tax on vaping products, and therefore, if you live in one of these tax collecting states, we must collect the tax from you and pay it on your behalf. During the checkout process on our store, once you've entered your ZIP code, we will automatically collect the relevant state excise to your final total. This new tax requirement applies to online retailers and even your local vape shops.

    Will I Still Be Able To Shop At WestCoastVapeSupply.com?

    Yes, absolutely! While vaping products and the sell of them are not being banned, the PACT Act is definitely making it harder for us to operate our business. Fortunately, we have great support and loyal customers, and that motivates us to work harder to ensure that you consistently have access to vaping products on our online store.

    PACT Act Compliance

    Congress amended the “Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking” Act, otherwise known as the PACT Act. The new amendment “Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes To Children Act” modifies the original definition of “cigarette” to include “Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS). It was amended to include all electronic cigarette and vaping products. The PACT Act was originally signed into law in 2009 and prohibited the United States Postal Service (USPS) from delivering cigarettes and other smokeless tobacco products directly to consumers. Unfortunately, vapor products are now included in this as well, therefore there are some new compliance issues related.

    Since 2013, West Coast Vape Supply has established itself as the industry’s premier online retailer and wholesale distributor for electronic cigarettes and vapor products. We have continuously worked diligently to meet the needs of our customers and clients, and it is now our duty to comply with the regulations set forth by the Government as they regulate the vaping industry. In order to fully comply, we must meet all of the requirements and deadlines of the new Federal regulations, therefore, we sincerely appreciate your support and compliance during this process. From the entire team at West Coast Vape Supply, we thank our members for your continued business, support, and for allowing us to continue servicing your business.