KY lawmakers take aim at stores that illegally sell vapes and cigarettes to kids AOL New e cigarette regulations take effect in Kentucky, USA, retailers face the challenge of reducing inventory by 80% Knowledge Kaiweili Digital Technology Blowback over new KY vaping law prompts lawmaker to file a repeal KY lawmakers pass youth vape bill, drop tobacco crackdown Lexington Herald Leader The new year brings new vaping restrictions to Kentucky 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.