How Old Do You Have to Be to Vape? Complete Guide A new Alabama law that took effect June 1 came in response to what some called an epidemic the use of electronic cigarettes, or vapes, by children and teenagers. We've broken Texas targets vapes aimed at kids with new law, officials also considering further steps Alabama's first regulations on vaping have went into effect. The new law, HB8, aims at curtailing vaping among Alabama youth by increasing fines for businesses and restricting which vape flavors can be