Flavored vape and menthol cigarettes banned in California Smoke shops struggle with ban on flavored tobacco News actionnewsnow.com The new ordinance establishes requirements for where new smoke shops can be located and mandates that all smoke shops, both existing and new, obtain a smoke shop permit. California Gov. Newsom Strengthens Enforcement of Flavored Tobacco Law Smoke Free Alternatives Consumer Advocacy CASAA The California State Assembly today voted to advance #AB762, landmark legislation to ban disposable nicotine vapes, sending the bill to the Senate with strong bipartisan support and growing momentum.